Newala Population 2026
Newala has a population of 34,862, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. It is about 154× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,862
Rank in Tanzania
#82
Coordinates
10.93°S, 39.30°E
~666 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
658 km
409 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 |
| Lukuledi | 29,699 | #101 |
| Luchingu | 25,145 | #118 |
| Nangomba | 23,028 | #140 |
| Tandahimba | 20,000 | #169 |
| Nanyamba | 19,555 | #175 |
Cities near Newala
- Newala Kisimani38,099 people · ~3 km away
- Luchingu25,145 people · ~5 km away
- Tandahimba20,000 people · ~42 km away
- Kitama16,232 people · ~53 km away
- Masasi89,700 people · ~60 km away
- Nanganga17,468 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Newala?
Newala has a population of 34,862 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Newala in?
Newala is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Is Newala the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 658 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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