Mabama Population 2026

Mabama has a population of 15,320, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tabora. It is about 351× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,320

Rank in Tanzania

#221

Coordinates

5.13°S, 32.53°E

~1,142 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

373 km

232 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tabora

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tabora	308,741	#11
Nzega	125,193	#30
Igunga	45,000	#62
Tumbi	32,900	#89
Urambo	31,752	#92
Sikonge	27,113	#110

Cities near Mabama

Tumbi32,900 people · ~23 km away
Tabora308,741 people · ~35 km away
Urambo31,752 people · ~54 km away
Sikonge27,113 people · ~61 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~125 km away
Isaka21,094 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mabama?

Mabama has a population of 15,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mabama in?

Mabama is located in Tabora, Tanzania.

Is Mabama the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 373 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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