Categories in Mtwara
Car repairGas StationBuilding Materials SupplierImport Export CompanyClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationElectronics StorePhone Repair ServiceBuilding Materials StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolUniversityBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsCafesEast African RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsPubRestaurantsAtm'sBanksHospitalsMedical CenterBarbersBeauty salonsBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceOffice supplies and stationery storesApartment BuildingHousing ComplexMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSoft Drinks ShopSupermarket
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mtwara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 42 |
| Shopping | 40 |
| Other accommodation | 30 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Hospitals | 26 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Public administration | 17 |
| Mosques | 16 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 14 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 14 |
| Clothing stores | 13 |
| Gas station | 13 |
| Corporate management | 12 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 12 |
| Churches | 12 |
| Electronics stores | 11 |
Mtwara Facts
| Area | 3237.6 km² |
| Population | 408,259 |
| Male Population | 193,146 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 215,113 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +125.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.4% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 20, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,428 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 23 |
| Neighborhoods | Ligula, Shangani, Majengo, Chikongola, Kariakoo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.26667, 40.18333 |
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Mtwara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,128 | 249,987 | 297,236 | 378,877 | 408,259 | 439,878 | 469,240 |
| Population Density | 55.9 / km² | 77.2 / km² | 91.8 / km² | 117 / km² | 126.1 / km² | 135.9 / km² | 144.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMtwara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | +125.4% | +63.3% | +37.4% |
| Mtwara Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mtwara Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | 21.3 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Mtwara Region | 21.5 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mtwara Population Density
Population Density: 126 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | 408,259 | 3,237.6 km² | 126 / km² |
| Mtwara Region | 1.4 million | 17,825.1 km² | 78.8 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mtwara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Mtwara
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mtwara
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mtwara
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mtwara
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mtwara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,109 | $1,004 | $1,253 | $1,267 | $1,640 | $2,010 | $2,433 | $2,428 |
| Total GDP | $480.9M | $512.2M | $686.7M | $719.1M | $884.8M | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mtwara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | 103,737 tn | 0.25 tn | 32 tons/km² |
| Mtwara Region | 361,611 tn | 0.26 tn | 20.3 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mtwara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 103,737 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/05 | 7:44 PM | 5 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/86 | 12:07 AM | 4.5 | 51.3 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/85 | 6:29 AM | 4.9 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 2:55 PM | 4.6 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 11:10 AM | 4.5 | 88.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 8:06 AM | 4.8 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 7:57 AM | 4.7 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 7:31 AM | 4.4 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/85 | 10:11 AM | 4.4 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/85 | 7:25 AM | 4 | 63.1 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mtwara
Mtwara (Portuguese: Montewara) is the capital city of Mtwara Region in southeastern Tanzania. In the 1940s, it was planned and constructed as the export facility for the disastrous Tanganyika groundnut scheme, but was somewhat neglected when the sche..
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