Lembeni Population 2026

Lembeni has a population of 16,008, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kilimanjaro. It is about 336× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,008

Rank in Tanzania

#216

Coordinates

3.78°S, 37.62°E

~979 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

337 km

209 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kilimanjaro

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Moshi	221,733	#19
Boma la Ngombe	37,538	#75
Same	34,322	#84
Usangi	21,000	#156
Hedaru	21,000	#158
Tarakea	18,000	#194

Cities near Lembeni

Usangi21,000 people · ~11 km away
Same34,322 people · ~34 km away
Moshi221,733 people · ~58 km away
Boma la Ngombe37,538 people · ~72 km away
Merelani50,000 people · ~75 km away
Mbuguni49,801 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lembeni?

Lembeni has a population of 16,008 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Lembeni in?

Lembeni is located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Is Lembeni the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 337 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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