Sokoni Population 2026
Sokoni has a population of 25,821, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Zanzibar Central/South. It is about 209× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,821
Rank in Tanzania
#116
Coordinates
6.43°S, 39.55°E
~24 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
422 km
262 miles, straight line
Cities near Sokoni
FAQ
What is the population of Sokoni?
Sokoni has a population of 25,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Sokoni in?
Sokoni is located in Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania.
Is Sokoni the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 422 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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