Shanwa Population 2026

Shanwa has a population of 28,000, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Simiyu. It is about 192× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,000

Rank in Tanzania

#107

Coordinates

3.17°S, 33.77°E

~1,342 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

399 km

248 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
Nyalikungu	24,648	#128
Lalago	22,551	#145
Maswa	22,025	#149
Mwanhuzi	21,664	#150
Nyakabindi	18,428	#191

Cities near Shanwa

Nyalikungu24,648 people · ~3 km away
Malampaka16,916 people · ~26 km away
Somanda33,932 people · ~30 km away
Lalago22,551 people · ~38 km away
Kisesa29,804 people · ~44 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shanwa?

Shanwa has a population of 28,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Shanwa in?

Shanwa is located in Simiyu, Tanzania.

Is Shanwa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 399 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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