Mhango Population 2026

Mhango has a population of 21,553, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. It is about 250× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,553

Rank in Tanzania

#151

Coordinates

3.28°S, 32.85°E

~1,217 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

454 km

282 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shinyanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kahama	453,654	#8
Shinyanga	139,727	#28
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Mwadui	23,296	#139
Tinde	22,082	#147
Isaka	21,094	#155
Kishapu	16,371	#212

Cities near Mhango

Misungwi35,530 people · ~55 km away
Ngudu32,446 people · ~64 km away
Kasamwa27,681 people · ~67 km away
Kahama453,654 people · ~67 km away
Old Shinyanga23,747 people · ~68 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mhango?

Mhango has a population of 21,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mhango in?

Mhango is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Mhango the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 454 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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