Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Major metropolis · Population 5.4M
Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania with a population of approximately 5,383,728 people as of 2026. This makes it the 50th largest city in the world, accounting for 7.85% of Tanzania's total population of 68.6M. Dar es Salaam is classified as a major metropolis and operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone. The average annual temperature is 26.5°C with 1,506 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 21 meters above sea level.
Population
5,383,728
Global Rank
#50
Country Rank
#1
% of Tanzania
7.85%
Avg Temperature
26.5°C
Annual Rainfall
1,506 mm
Elevation
21 m
Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Dar es Salaam on the Map
Climate in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam's warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Apr with 498 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Tanzania at a Glance
Country Population
68,560,157
Capital
Dodoma
Region
Eastern Africa
Major Cities
34
GDP per Capita
$1,187
Life Expectancy
67.0 years
Urban Population
36.2%
Growth Rate
0.03%
Other Major Cities in Tanzania
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Dar es Salaam with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kibaha | 265,360 | 39 km |
| Zanzibar | 709,809 | 74 km |
| Morogoro | 471,409 | 178 km |
| Tanga | 393,429 | 196 km |
| Handeni | 108,968 | 208 km |
| Matuga | 194,252 | 297 km |
| Mombasa | 1,208,333 | 311 km |
| Jomvu | 163,415 | 318 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dar es Salaam?
The population of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is approximately 5,383,728 people, making it the 50th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Tanzania.
Is Dar es Salaam the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma. Dar es Salaam is the 1st largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and receives 1,506 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul.
What timezone is Dar es Salaam in?
Dar es Salaam is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.