Mazinde Population 2026

Mazinde has a population of 20,534, making it the #161 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 262× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,534

Rank in Tanzania

#161

Coordinates

4.80°S, 38.22°E

~485 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

314 km

195 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
Maramba	26,531	#113
Matui	20,241	#163
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Mazinde

Matui20,241 people · ~4 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~8 km away
Makuyuni15,516 people · ~15 km away
Hedaru21,000 people · ~48 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~49 km away
Maramba26,531 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mazinde?

Mazinde has a population of 20,534 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #161 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mazinde in?

Mazinde is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Mazinde the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 314 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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