Nangwa Population 2026

Nangwa has a population of 18,595, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. It is about 290× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,595

Rank in Tanzania

#188

Coordinates

4.47°S, 35.45°E

~1,837 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

192 km

119 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manyara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Babati	67,445	#46
Mbulu	45,384	#60
Magugu	26,131	#114
Katesh	21,462	#153
Basotu	20,937	#160
Dareda	19,876	#172
Bashanet	19,087	#180
Dongobesh	18,864	#185

Cities near Nangwa

Katesh21,462 people · ~10 km away
Bashanet19,087 people · ~26 km away
Dareda19,876 people · ~30 km away
Basotu20,937 people · ~42 km away
Babati67,445 people · ~43 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nangwa?

Nangwa has a population of 18,595 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nangwa in?

Nangwa is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Nangwa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 192 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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