Nyangao Population 2026

Nyangao has a population of 16,343, making it the #213 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Lindi. It is about 329× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

DodomaNyangao
Location of Nyangao (capital Dodoma shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
16,343
Rank in Tanzania
#213
Coordinates
10.33°S, 39.28°E
~182 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
605 km
376 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lindi

CityPopulationRank in Tanzania
Lindi95,096#36
Liwale25,000#121
Kilwa Masoko21,519#152
Nachingwea21,000#159
Ruangwa20,000#170

Cities near Nyangao

FAQ

What is the population of Nyangao?
Nyangao has a population of 16,343 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #213 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Nyangao in?
Nyangao is located in Lindi, Tanzania.
Is Nyangao the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 605 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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