Mahanje Population 2026

Mahanje has a population of 15,009, making it the #223 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Ruvuma. It is about 359× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,009

Rank in Tanzania

#223

Coordinates

9.93°S, 35.33°E

~991 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

421 km

261 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ruvuma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Songea	286,285	#13
Mbinga	60,868	#48
Tunduru	48,000	#58
Kigonsera	22,155	#146
Maposeni	19,472	#177
Matiri	18,830	#186
Tingi	16,315	#214

Cities near Mahanje

Maposeni19,472 people · ~73 km away
Njombe92,537 people · ~90 km away
Songea286,285 people · ~90 km away
Mlangali15,168 people · ~91 km away
Kigonsera22,155 people · ~101 km away
Matiri18,830 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mahanje?

Mahanje has a population of 15,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #223 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mahanje in?

Mahanje is located in Ruvuma, Tanzania.

Is Mahanje the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 421 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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