Newala Kisimani Population 2026

Newala Kisimani has a population of 38,099, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,099

Rank in Tanzania

#73

Coordinates

10.95°S, 39.28°E

~687 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

659 km

409 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mtwara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mtwara	140,793	#27
Masasi	89,700	#40
Newala	34,862	#82
Lukuledi	29,699	#101
Luchingu	25,145	#118
Nangomba	23,028	#140
Tandahimba	20,000	#169
Nanyamba	19,555	#175

Cities near Newala Kisimani

Newala34,862 people · ~3 km away
Luchingu25,145 people · ~8 km away
Tandahimba20,000 people · ~44 km away
Kitama16,232 people · ~56 km away
Masasi89,700 people · ~59 km away
Nanganga17,468 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Newala Kisimani?

Newala Kisimani has a population of 38,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Newala Kisimani in?

Newala Kisimani is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.

Is Newala Kisimani the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 659 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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