Musoma Population 2026

Musoma has a population of 164,172, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

164,172

Rank in Tanzania

#25

Coordinates

1.50°S, 33.80°E

~1,148 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

562 km

349 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Musoma

Butiama16,376 people · ~35 km away
Shirati18,904 people · ~46 km away
Nyamuswa16,507 people · ~51 km away
Bunda182,970 people · ~59 km away
Tarime133,043 people · ~65 km away
Sirari25,000 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Musoma?

Musoma has a population of 164,172 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Musoma in?

Musoma is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Musoma the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 562 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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