Mwadui Population 2026

Mwadui has a population of 23,296, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. It is about 231× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,296

Rank in Tanzania

#139

Coordinates

3.55°S, 33.60°E

~1,215 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

376 km

233 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shinyanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kahama	453,654	#8
Shinyanga	139,727	#28
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Tinde	22,082	#147
Mhango	21,553	#151
Isaka	21,094	#155
Kishapu	16,371	#212

Cities near Mwadui

Songwa23,618 people · ~10 km away
Old Shinyanga23,747 people · ~22 km away
Shinyanga139,727 people · ~24 km away
Kishapu16,371 people · ~31 km away
Lalago22,551 people · ~40 km away
Somanda33,932 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mwadui?

Mwadui has a population of 23,296 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mwadui in?

Mwadui is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Mwadui the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 376 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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