Chimala Population 2026

Chimala has a population of 24,817, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 217× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Chimala (capital Dodoma shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,817

Rank in Tanzania

#125

Coordinates

8.86°S, 34.02°E

~1,143 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

353 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Katumba	108,558	#34
Utengule	50,000	#53
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122

Cities near Chimala

Igurusi25,000 people · ~19 km away
Urunda23,000 people · ~38 km away
Rujewa42,013 people · ~43 km away
Tukuyu50,000 people · ~60 km away
Katumba108,558 people · ~61 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chimala?

Chimala has a population of 24,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Chimala in?

Chimala is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Chimala the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 353 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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