Tandahimba Population 2026

Tandahimba has a population of 20,000, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. It is about 269× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,000

Rank in Tanzania

#169

Coordinates

10.75°S, 39.63°E

~284 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

665 km

413 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mtwara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mtwara	140,793	#27
Masasi	89,700	#40
Newala Kisimani	38,099	#73
Newala	34,862	#82
Lukuledi	29,699	#101
Luchingu	25,145	#118
Nangomba	23,028	#140
Nanyamba	19,555	#175

Cities near Tandahimba

Kitama16,232 people · ~12 km away
Nanyamba19,555 people · ~23 km away
Luchingu25,145 people · ~37 km away
Newala34,862 people · ~42 km away
Newala Kisimani38,099 people · ~44 km away
Nyangao16,343 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tandahimba?

Tandahimba has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tandahimba in?

Tandahimba is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.

Is Tandahimba the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 665 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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