Ilembula Population 2026

Ilembula has a population of 18,870, making it the #184 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Njombe. It is about 285× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,870

Rank in Tanzania

#184

Coordinates

8.90°S, 34.58°E

~1,425 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

329 km

204 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Njombe

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Makumbako	116,232	#31
Njombe	92,537	#38
Mtwango	19,040	#182
Mlangali	15,168	#222

Cities near Ilembula

Mtwango19,040 people · ~27 km away
Makumbako116,232 people · ~28 km away
Rujewa42,013 people · ~31 km away
Urunda23,000 people · ~42 km away
Njombe92,537 people · ~54 km away
Chimala24,817 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilembula?

Ilembula has a population of 18,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #184 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Ilembula in?

Ilembula is located in Njombe, Tanzania.

Is Ilembula the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 329 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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