Nansio Population 2026

Nansio has a population of 44,000, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,000

Rank in Tanzania

#65

Coordinates

2.13°S, 33.05°E

~1,134 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

539 km

335 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Nansio

Muriti20,254 people · ~22 km away
Kibara17,211 people · ~44 km away
Mwanza1,104,521 people · ~46 km away
Kisesa30,000 people · ~46 km away
Kihangara19,082 people · ~60 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nansio?

Nansio has a population of 44,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nansio in?

Nansio is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Nansio 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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