Mafinga Population 2026

Mafinga has a population of 99,305, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Iringa. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

99,305

Rank in Tanzania

#35

Coordinates

8.30°S, 35.29°E

~1,766 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

242 km

150 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Iringa

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Iringa	202,490	#23
Mafinga	34,958	#81
Ilula	29,193	#103
Izazi	18,010	#192

Cities near Mafinga

Iringa202,490 people · ~74 km away
Makumbako116,232 people · ~79 km away
Mlimba34,970 people · ~80 km away
Mtwango19,040 people · ~96 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~103 km away
Ilula29,193 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mafinga?

Mafinga has a population of 99,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mafinga in?

Mafinga is located in Iringa, Tanzania.

Is Mafinga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 242 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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