Tinde Population 2026

Tinde has a population of 22,082, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. It is about 244× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,082

Rank in Tanzania

#147

Coordinates

3.88°S, 33.20°E

~1,154 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
Shinyanga	139,727	#28
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Mwadui	23,296	#139
Mhango	21,553	#151
Isaka	21,094	#155
Kishapu	16,371	#212

Cities near Tinde

Isaka21,094 people · ~30 km away
Shinyanga139,727 people · ~35 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~37 km away
Old Shinyanga23,747 people · ~43 km away
Songwa23,618 people · ~54 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tinde?

Tinde has a population of 22,082 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tinde in?

Tinde is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Tinde 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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