Namanyere Population 2026
Namanyere has a population of 40,000, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Rukwa. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,000
Rank in Tanzania
#67
Coordinates
7.52°S, 31.05°E
~1,531 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
539 km
335 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rukwa
| City | Population | Rank in Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Sumbawanga | 303,986 | #12 |
| Kirando | 33,111 | #88 |
| Matai | 24,070 | #129 |
| Chala | 22,624 | #144 |
| Laela | 19,185 | #179 |
Cities near Namanyere
FAQ
What is the population of Namanyere?
Namanyere has a population of 40,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Namanyere in?
Namanyere is located in Rukwa, Tanzania.
Is Namanyere the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 539 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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