Nanyamba Population 2026
Nanyamba has a population of 19,555, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. It is about 275× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,555
Rank in Tanzania
#175
Coordinates
10.68°S, 39.83°E
~243 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
674 km
419 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mtwara
| City | Population | Rank in Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | 140,793 | #27 |
| Masasi | 89,700 | #40 |
| Newala Kisimani | 38,099 | #73 |
| Newala | 34,862 | #82 |
| Lukuledi | 29,699 | #101 |
| Luchingu | 25,145 | #118 |
| Nangomba | 23,028 | #140 |
| Tandahimba | 20,000 | #169 |
Cities near Nanyamba
- Kitama16,232 people · ~12 km away
- Tandahimba20,000 people · ~23 km away
- Luchingu25,145 people · ~60 km away
- Mtwara140,793 people · ~60 km away
- Newala34,862 people · ~65 km away
- Newala Kisimani38,099 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nanyamba?
Nanyamba has a population of 19,555 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Nanyamba in?
Nanyamba is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Is Nanyamba the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 674 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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