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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 Bububu 25 5,646
6 Monduli 26 5,694
7 Kilimatinde 16 5,975
8 Nakatunguru 08 6,064
9 Mtambile 20 6,797
10 Malangali 04 7,112
11 Kisiwani 06 7,126
12 Usoke 17 7,295
13 Bukene 17 7,444
14 Kwakoa 06 7,514
15 Mwaya 09 7,558
16 Mahenge 10 7,768
17 Issenye 08 7,778
18 Lulindi 11 7,807
19 Kintinku 16 7,906
20 Masuguru 11 7,946
21 Pangani 18 8,343
22 Kihurio 06 8,377
23 Manda 30 8,393
24 Magomeni 18 8,944
25 Mbamba Bay 14 8,997
26 Mwembe 06 9,032
27 Maneromango 02 9,402
28 Longido 26 9,403
29 Makanya 06 9,505
30 Konde 13 9,530
31 Poli 26 9,568
32 Micheweni 13 9,838
33 Majengo 18 9,874
34 Kisasa 03 10,000
35 Igurubi 17 10,083
36 Makungu 04 10,291
37 Kandete 09 10,318
38 Mingoyo 07 10,480
39 Mugango 08 10,550
40 Bugene 19 10,609
41 Matamba 30 10,642
42 Nyanguge 12 10,746
43 Ngorongoro 26 10,836
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 Ulenje 09 12,219
60 Kaliua 17 12,362
61 Soni 18 12,402
62 Kisarawe 02 12,507
63 Madimba 11 12,507
64 Malya 12 12,627
65 Karema 29 12,630
66 Masoko 09 12,720
67 Chiungutwa 11 12,764
68 Mwanga 18 12,846
69 Ndago 16 13,012
70 Liuli 14 13,119
71 Itumba 32 13,438
72 Naberera 27 13,499
73 Nanhyanga 11 13,519
74 Mahuta 11 13,548
75 Kyaka 19 13,810
76 Dunda 09 14,080
77 Mabamba 05 14,140
78 Misasi 12 14,170
79 Ndungu 06 14,545
80 Endasak 27 14,576
81 Nyakahanga 19 14,611
82 Nkoaranga 26 14,738
83 Namanga 26 14,922
84 Mahanje 14 15,009
85 Mlangali 30 15,168
86 Mabama 17 15,320
87 Usagara 12 15,514
88 Makuyuni 18 15,516
89 Mlalo 18 15,576
90 Kamachumu 19 15,701
91 Lembeni 06 16,008
92 Kitama 11 16,232
93 Tingi 14 16,315
94 Nyangao 07 16,343
95 Kishapu 15 16,371
96 Butiama 08 16,376
97 Nyamuswa 08 16,507
98 Mungaa 16 16,715
99 Mwandiga 05 16,822
100 Ngara 19 16,890

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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