Mgandu Population 2026

Mgandu has a population of 23,718, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. It is about 227× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,718

Rank in Tanzania

#135

Coordinates

5.95°S, 34.13°E

~1,486 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

179 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Singida

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Singida	232,459	#17
Mtinko	26,725	#112
Sepuka	25,657	#117
Manyoni	25,000	#120
Shelui	24,817	#124
Itigi	24,000	#130
Kiomboi	23,519	#137
Igugunu	22,810	#143

Cities near Mgandu

Itigi24,000 people · ~48 km away
Manyoni25,000 people · ~81 km away
Ikungi19,692 people · ~115 km away
Puma17,092 people · ~125 km away
Mungaa16,715 people · ~137 km away
Sepuka25,657 people · ~141 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mgandu?

Mgandu has a population of 23,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mgandu in?

Mgandu is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Mgandu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 179 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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