Nungwi Population 2026

Nungwi has a population of 30,762, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Zanzibar North. It is about 175× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,762

Rank in Tanzania

#95

Coordinates

5.73°S, 39.30°E

~8 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Cities near Nungwi

Zanzibar709,809 people · ~50 km away
Mkoani23,719 people · ~56 km away
Chake Chake52,047 people · ~74 km away
Tanga393,429 people · ~76 km away
Sokoni25,821 people · ~83 km away
Muheza20,000 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nungwi?

Nungwi has a population of 30,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nungwi in?

Nungwi is located in Zanzibar North, Tanzania.

Is Nungwi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 397 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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