Smallest Cities in Tanzania

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Tanzania

1 Kibaya 27 5,028
2 Nkove 24 5,389
3 Msanga 03 5,527
4 Mahonda 21 5,569
5 Monduli 26 5,694
6 Katerero 19 5,738
7 Kilimatinde 16 5,975
8 Mahanje 14 6,002
9 Nakatunguru 08 6,064
10 Mtambile 20 6,797
11 Malangali 04 7,112
12 Kisiwani 06 7,126
13 Usoke 17 7,295
14 Bukene 17 7,444
15 Matamba 30 7,505
16 Kwakoa 06 7,514
17 Mwaya 09 7,558
18 Mahenge 10 7,768
19 Issenye 08 7,778
20 Lulindi 11 7,807
21 Masuguru 11 7,946
22 Pangani 18 8,343
23 Kihurio 06 8,377
24 Manda 30 8,393
25 Izazi 04 8,764
26 Magomeni 18 8,944
27 Mbamba Bay 14 8,997
28 Mwembe 06 9,032
29 Maneromango 02 9,402
30 Makanya 06 9,505
31 Konde 13 9,530
32 Poli 26 9,568
33 Micheweni 13 9,838
34 Majengo 18 9,874
35 Kisasa 03 10,000
36 Mbuguni 26 10,026
37 Makungu 04 10,291
38 Ngorongoro 26 10,293
39 Kandete 09 10,318
40 Mingoyo 07 10,480
41 Mugango 08 10,550
42 Bugene 19 10,609
43 Nyanguge 12 10,746
44 Kitangari 11 10,956
45 Kisanga 10 10,978
46 Mtimbira 10 11,122
47 Namalenga 11 11,204
48 Kimamba 10 11,235
49 Lupiro 10 11,430
50 Muleba 19 11,555
51 Namikupa 11 11,733
52 Inyonga 29 11,790
53 Mbekenyera 07 11,794
54 Matonga 31 11,828
55 Kongwa 03 11,840
56 Utete 02 11,888
57 Katoro 19 11,925
58 Mtama 07 11,928
59 Namanga 26 12,340
60 Soni 18 12,402
61 Kisarawe 02 12,507
62 Madimba 11 12,507
63 Malya 12 12,627
64 Karema 29 12,630
65 Masoko 09 12,720
66 Chiungutwa 11 12,764
67 Mwanga 18 12,846
68 Kintinku 16 12,946
69 Kingori 26 13,034
70 Liuli 14 13,119
71 Kigonsera 14 13,323
72 Itumba 32 13,438
73 Ilongero 16 13,501
74 Nanhyanga 11 13,519
75 Mahuta 11 13,548
76 Dareda 27 13,716
77 Kyaka 19 13,810
78 Dunda 09 14,080
79 Mabamba 05 14,140
80 Misasi 12 14,170
81 Ndungu 06 14,545
82 Endasak 27 14,576
83 Nyakahanga 19 14,611
84 Nkoaranga 26 14,738
85 Sepuka 16 14,854
86 Mlangali 30 15,168
87 Mabama 17 15,320
88 Usagara 12 15,514
89 Makuyuni 18 15,516
90 Mlalo 18 15,576
91 Bububu 25 15,666
92 Kamachumu 19 15,701
93 Dongobesh 27 15,799
94 Lembeni 06 16,008
95 Kitama 11 16,232
96 Kaliua 17 16,270
97 Tingi 14 16,315
98 Nyangao 07 16,343
99 Kishapu 15 16,371
100 Butiama 08 16,376

The smallest cities in Tanzania (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kibaya has a population of just 5,028. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,028 residents, Kibaya is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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