Lushoto Population 2026

Lushoto has a population of 34,000, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 158× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lushoto (capital Dodoma shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,000

Rank in Tanzania

#86

Coordinates

4.78°S, 38.28°E

~1,498 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

321 km

199 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tanga	393,429	#9
Handeni	108,968	#33
Korogwe	62,032	#47
Chanika	30,905	#94
Maramba	26,531	#113
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Lushoto

Matui20,241 people · ~4 km away
Mazinde20,534 people · ~8 km away
Makuyuni15,516 people · ~21 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~46 km away
Maramba26,531 people · ~47 km away
Hedaru21,000 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lushoto?

Lushoto has a population of 34,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Lushoto in?

Lushoto is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Lushoto the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 321 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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