Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam: This major city is located on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast.
About
Quick Facts about Dar es Salaam
| Population | 4,715,000 |
| Country | Tanzania |
| State | Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) |
| County | Ilala |
| Different from | Dar el-Salam |
| Postal code | 12101 |
| Area | 1393 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | -6.8235,39.2695 |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Capital city | Dar es Salaam is capital of German East Africa, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanganyika, Tanganyika Territory, Tanzania |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 08:31:49 (22nd April 2026) |
Dar es Salaam before dusk image
Geography
Dar es Salaam is located at 6°49'25"S 39°16'10"E (-6.8234900, 39.2695100).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4,364,541 | - | census |
| 2016 | 4,715,000 | 7.43% | census |
Map of countries with a smaller population than Dar es Salaam
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