Muheza Population 2026

Muheza has a population of 20,000, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 269× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,000

Rank in Tanzania

#165

Coordinates

5.17°S, 38.78°E

~183 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

355 km

220 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 Muheza

Maramba26,531 people · ~23 km away
Mlalo15,576 people · ~31 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~33 km away
Tanga393,429 people · ~37 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~70 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muheza?

Muheza has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Muheza in?

Muheza is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Muheza the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 355 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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