Nyamuswa Population 2026

Nyamuswa has a population of 16,507, making it the #210 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 326× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,507

Rank in Tanzania

#210

Coordinates

1.90°S, 34.02°E

~1,386 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

512 km

318 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171

Cities near Nyamuswa

Butiama16,376 people · ~16 km away
Bunda182,970 people · ~21 km away
Musoma164,172 people · ~51 km away
Kibara17,211 people · ~69 km away
Tarime133,043 people · ~72 km away
Matongo20,000 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nyamuswa?

Nyamuswa has a population of 16,507 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #210 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nyamuswa in?

Nyamuswa is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Nyamuswa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 512 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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