Nyakabindi Population 2026

Nyakabindi has a population of 18,428, making it the #191 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Simiyu. It is about 292× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,428

Rank in Tanzania

#191

Coordinates

2.63°S, 33.98°E

~1,295 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

439 km

273 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Simiyu

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bariadi	260,927	#15
Somanda	33,932	#87
Kisesa	29,804	#100
Shanwa	28,000	#107
Nyalikungu	24,648	#128
Lalago	22,551	#145
Maswa	22,025	#149
Mwanhuzi	21,664	#150

Cities near Nyakabindi

Maswa22,025 people · ~6 km away
Bariadi260,927 people · ~19 km away
Kisesa29,804 people · ~53 km away
Magu35,000 people · ~60 km away
Shanwa28,000 people · ~64 km away
Nyalikungu24,648 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nyakabindi?

Nyakabindi has a population of 18,428 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #191 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nyakabindi in?

Nyakabindi is located in Simiyu, Tanzania.

Is Nyakabindi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 439 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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