Mwandiga Population 2026

Mwandiga has a population of 16,822, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. It is about 320× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,822

Rank in Tanzania

#208

Coordinates

4.83°S, 29.66°E

~871 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

689 km

428 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kasulu	238,321	#16
Kigoma	232,388	#18
Nguruka	39,135	#72
Kibondo	28,666	#105
Kakonko	24,688	#126
Uvinza	24,650	#127

Cities near Mwandiga

Kigoma232,388 people · ~6 km away
Kasulu238,321 people · ~57 km away
Uvinza24,650 people · ~87 km away
Nguruka39,135 people · ~156 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~182 km away
Kakonko24,688 people · ~225 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mwandiga?

Mwandiga has a population of 16,822 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mwandiga in?

Mwandiga is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Mwandiga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 689 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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