Nshamba Population 2026

Nshamba has a population of 19,815, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 272× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,815

Rank in Tanzania

#173

Coordinates

1.80°S, 31.55°E

~1,540 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

673 km

418 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagera

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bukoba	144,938	#26
Biharamulo	34,038	#85
Bugarama	32,494	#90
Rulenge	22,069	#148
Nsunga	20,049	#164
Kabanga	19,421	#178
Katerero	18,430	#190
Ngara	16,890	#207

Cities near Nshamba

Kamachumu15,701 people · ~21 km away
Katerero18,430 people · ~49 km away
Bukoba144,938 people · ~59 km away
Nsunga20,049 people · ~75 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~96 km away
Biharamulo34,038 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nshamba?

Nshamba has a population of 19,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nshamba in?

Nshamba is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Nshamba the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 673 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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