Mpanda Population 2026

Mpanda has a population of 204,338, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Katavi. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

204,338

Rank in Tanzania

#22

Coordinates

6.34°S, 31.07°E

~1,100 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

517 km

321 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Katavi

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Usevia	17,742	#199

Cities near Mpanda

Usevia17,742 people · ~86 km away
Kirando33,111 people · ~130 km away
Namanyere40,000 people · ~130 km away
Nguruka39,135 people · ~137 km away
Chala22,624 people · ~140 km away
Uvinza24,650 people · ~157 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mpanda?

Mpanda has a population of 204,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mpanda in?

Mpanda is located in Katavi, Tanzania.

Is Mpanda the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 517 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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