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Oldest Cities in Tanzania

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Tanzania

1 Arusha 26 17.7
2 Babati 27 17.7
3 Bagamoyo 02 17.7
4 Bariadi 31 17.7
5 Bashanet 27 17.7
6 Basotu 27 17.7
7 Biharamulo 19 17.7
8 Boma la Ngombe 06 17.7
9 Bububu 25 17.7
10 Bugarama 19 17.7
11 Bugene 19 17.7
12 Bukene 17 17.7
13 Bukoba 19 17.7
14 Bunda 08 17.7
15 Bungu 02 17.7
16 Buseresere 28 17.7
17 Butiama 08 17.7
18 Chake Chake 20 17.7
19 Chala 24 17.7
20 Chalinze 02 17.7
21 Chanika 18 17.7
22 Chato 28 17.7
23 Chimala 09 17.7
24 Chiungutwa 11 17.7
25 Dar es Salaam 23 17.7
26 Dareda 27 17.7
27 Diobahika 28 17.7
28 Dodoma 03 17.7
29 Dongobesh 27 17.7
30 Dumila 10 17.7
31 Dunda 09 17.7
32 Endasak 27 17.7
33 Galappo 27 17.7
34 Geiro 10 17.7
35 Geita 28 17.7
36 Handeni 18 17.7
37 Hedaru 06 17.7
38 Ifakara 10 17.7
39 Igugunu 16 17.7
40 Igunga 17 17.7
41 Igurubi 17 17.7
42 Igurusi 09 17.7
43 Ikungi 16 17.7
44 Ikwiriri 02 17.7
45 Ilembula 30 17.7
46 Ilongero 16 17.7
47 Ilula 04 17.7
48 Inyonga 29 17.7
49 Ipinda 09 17.7
50 Iringa 04 17.7
51 Isaka 15 17.7
52 Issenye 08 17.7
53 Itigi 16 17.7
54 Itumba 32 17.7
55 Izazi 04 17.7
56 Kabanga 19 17.7
57 Kahama 15 17.7
58 Kakonko 05 17.7
59 Kaliua 17 17.7
60 Kamachumu 19 17.7
61 Kandete 09 17.7
62 Karema 29 17.7
63 Kasamwa 28 17.7
64 Kasulu 05 17.7
65 Katerero 19 17.7
66 Katesh 27 17.7
67 Katoro 28 17.7
68 Katoro 19 17.7
69 Katumba 09 17.7
70 Kibaha 02 17.7
71 Kibaigwa 03 17.7
72 Kibakwe 03 17.7
73 Kibara 08 17.7
74 Kibaya 27 17.7
75 Kibiti 02 17.7
76 Kibondo 05 17.7
77 Kidatu 10 17.7
78 Kidodi 10 17.7
79 Kigoma 05 17.7
80 Kigonsera 14 17.7
81 Kihangara 12 17.7
82 Kihurio 06 17.7
83 Kilimatinde 16 17.7
84 Kilindoni 02 17.7
85 Kilosa 10 17.7
86 Kilwa Masoko 07 17.7
87 Kimamba 10 17.7
88 Kingori 26 17.7
89 Kintinku 16 17.7
90 Kiomboi 16 17.7
91 Kirando 24 17.7
92 Kiratu 26 17.7
93 Kisanga 10 17.7
94 Kisarawe 02 17.7
95 Kisasa 03 17.7
96 Kisesa 12 17.7
97 Kisesa 31 17.7
98 Kishapu 15 17.7
99 Kisiwani 06 17.7
100 Kitama 11 17.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Tanzania often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Arusha has a median age of 17.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Arusha's residents are over 17.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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