Masasi Population 2026
Masasi has a population of 89,700, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,700
Rank in Tanzania
#40
Coordinates
10.72°S, 38.80°E
~449 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
607 km
377 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mtwara
| City | Population | Rank in Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | 140,793 | #27 |
| Newala Kisimani | 38,099 | #73 |
| Newala | 34,862 | #82 |
| Lukuledi | 29,699 | #101 |
| Luchingu | 25,145 | #118 |
| Nangomba | 23,028 | #140 |
| Tandahimba | 20,000 | #169 |
| Nanyamba | 19,555 | #175 |
Cities near Masasi
- Lukuledi29,699 people · ~17 km away
- Nachingwea21,000 people · ~38 km away
- Nangomba23,028 people · ~39 km away
- Nanganga17,468 people · ~53 km away
- Newala Kisimani38,099 people · ~59 km away
- Newala34,862 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Masasi?
Masasi has a population of 89,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Masasi in?
Masasi is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Is Masasi the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 607 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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