Mkoani Population 2026

Mkoani has a population of 23,719, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Pemba South. It is about 227× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,719

Rank in Tanzania

#134

Coordinates

5.37°S, 39.65°E

~25 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

442 km

274 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pemba South

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Chake Chake	52,047	#51

Cities near Mkoani

Chake Chake52,047 people · ~19 km away
Wete35,951 people · ~36 km away
Nungwi30,762 people · ~56 km away
Tanga393,429 people · ~69 km away
Mlalo15,576 people · ~93 km away
Muheza20,000 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mkoani?

Mkoani has a population of 23,719 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mkoani in?

Mkoani is located in Pemba South, Tanzania.

Is Mkoani the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 442 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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