Kyela Population 2026

Kyela has a population of 47,000, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,000

Rank in Tanzania

#59

Coordinates

9.58°S, 33.85°E

~498 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

433 km

269 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
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122
Chimala	24,817	#125

Cities near Kyela

Ipinda17,775 people · ~12 km away
Tukuyu50,000 people · ~43 km away
Katumba108,558 people · ~47 km away
Kiwira21,342 people · ~57 km away
Mlangali15,168 people · ~76 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyela?

Kyela has a population of 47,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kyela in?

Kyela is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Kyela the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 433 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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