Dongobesh Population 2026

Dongobesh has a population of 18,864, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. It is about 285× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,864

Rank in Tanzania

#185

Coordinates

4.07°S, 35.38°E

~1,985 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

237 km

147 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manyara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Babati	67,445	#46
Mbulu	45,384	#60
Magugu	26,131	#114
Katesh	21,462	#153
Basotu	20,937	#160
Dareda	19,876	#172
Bashanet	19,087	#180
Nangwa	18,595	#188

Cities near Dongobesh

Bashanet19,087 people · ~19 km away
Dareda19,876 people · ~25 km away
Mbulu45,384 people · ~29 km away
Magugu26,131 people · ~43 km away
Babati67,445 people · ~44 km away
Nangwa18,595 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dongobesh?

Dongobesh has a population of 18,864 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Dongobesh in?

Dongobesh is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Dongobesh the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 237 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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