Mlalo Population 2026

Mlalo has a population of 15,576, making it the #218 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 346× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,576

Rank in Tanzania

#218

Coordinates

4.93°S, 38.93°E

~133 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

379 km

235 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
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163

Cities near Mlalo

Tanga393,429 people · ~24 km away
Muheza20,000 people · ~31 km away
Maramba26,531 people · ~37 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~55 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~74 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mlalo?

Mlalo has a population of 15,576 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #218 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mlalo in?

Mlalo is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Mlalo the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 379 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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