Maramba Population 2026

Maramba has a population of 26,531, making it the #113 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 203× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,531

Rank in Tanzania

#113

Coordinates

5.05°S, 38.62°E

~959 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

342 km

212 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
Lushoto	34,000	#86
Chanika	30,905	#94
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Maramba

Korogwe62,032 people · ~18 km away
Muheza20,000 people · ~23 km away
Mlalo15,576 people · ~37 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~47 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~49 km away
Mazinde20,534 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maramba?

Maramba has a population of 26,531 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #113 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Maramba in?

Maramba is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Maramba the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 342 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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