Katumba Population 2026

Katumba has a population of 108,558, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

108,558

Rank in Tanzania

#34

Coordinates

9.23°S, 33.62°E

~1,387 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

413 km

256 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Utengule	50,000	#53
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122
Chimala	24,817	#125

Cities near Katumba

Tukuyu50,000 people · ~4 km away
Kiwira21,342 people · ~11 km away
Mbeya541,603 people · ~41 km away
Ipinda17,775 people · ~42 km away
Kyela47,000 people · ~47 km away
Utengule50,000 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katumba?

Katumba has a population of 108,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Katumba in?

Katumba is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Katumba the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 413 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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