Tanga Population 2026

Tanga has a population of 393,429, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. Roughly 0.5% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

393,429

Rank in Tanzania

Coordinates

5.07°S, 39.10°E

~22 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

391 km

243 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Handeni	108,968	#33
Korogwe	62,032	#47
Lushoto	34,000	#86
Chanika	30,905	#94
Maramba	26,531	#113
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Tanga

Mlalo15,576 people · ~24 km away
Muheza20,000 people · ~37 km away
Maramba26,531 people · ~53 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~69 km away
Mkoani23,719 people · ~69 km away
Wete35,951 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tanga?

Tanga has a population of 393,429 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tanga in?

Tanga is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Tanga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 391 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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