Mlowo Population 2026
Mlowo has a population of 40,000, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Songwe. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,000
Rank in Tanzania
#68
Coordinates
9.00°S, 32.98°E
~1,591 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
437 km
271 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Songwe
Cities near Mlowo
FAQ
What is the population of Mlowo?
Mlowo has a population of 40,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Mlowo in?
Mlowo is located in Songwe, Tanzania.
Is Mlowo the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 437 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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