Mwanza Population 2026

Mwanza has a population of 1,104,521, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mwanza. Roughly 1.5% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,104,521

Rank in Tanzania

Coordinates

2.52°S, 32.90°E

~1,144 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

514 km

319 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mwanza

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Sengerema	110,000	#32
Misungwi	35,530	#78
Magu	35,000	#79
Ngudu	32,446	#91
Kisesa	30,000	#98
Kihangara	19,082	#181
Usagara	15,514	#220

Cities near Mwanza

Kisesa30,000 people · ~15 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~22 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~32 km away
Misungwi35,530 people · ~42 km away
Nansio44,000 people · ~46 km away
Kihangara19,082 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mwanza?

Mwanza has a population of 1,104,521 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mwanza in?

Mwanza is located in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Is Mwanza the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 514 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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