Shinyanga Population 2026

Shinyanga has a population of 139,727, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

139,727

Rank in Tanzania

#28

Coordinates

3.66°S, 33.42°E

~1,133 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

379 km

235 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shinyanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kahama	453,654	#8
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Mwadui	23,296	#139
Tinde	22,082	#147
Mhango	21,553	#151
Isaka	21,094	#155
Kishapu	16,371	#212

Cities near Shinyanga

Old Shinyanga23,747 people · ~13 km away
Songwa23,618 people · ~20 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~24 km away
Tinde22,082 people · ~35 km away
Kishapu16,371 people · ~50 km away
Isaka21,094 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shinyanga?

Shinyanga has a population of 139,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Shinyanga in?

Shinyanga is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Shinyanga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 379 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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