Ipinda Population 2026

Ipinda has a population of 17,775, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 303× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,775

Rank in Tanzania

#197

Coordinates

9.48°S, 33.90°E

~490 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

420 km

261 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 Ipinda

Kyela47,000 people · ~12 km away
Tukuyu50,000 people · ~38 km away
Katumba108,558 people · ~42 km away
Kiwira21,342 people · ~52 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~71 km away
Chimala24,817 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ipinda?

Ipinda has a population of 17,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Ipinda in?

Ipinda is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Ipinda the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 420 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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