Mafinga Population 2026

Mafinga has a population of 34,958, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Iringa. It is about 154× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,958

Rank in Tanzania

#81

Coordinates

7.25°S, 35.07°E

~1,018 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

141 km

88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Iringa

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Iringa	202,490	#23
Mafinga	99,305	#35
Ilula	29,193	#103
Izazi	18,010	#192

Cities near Mafinga

Izazi18,010 people · ~74 km away
Iringa202,490 people · ~90 km away
Ilula29,193 people · ~117 km away
Mafinga99,305 people · ~119 km away
Dodoma765,179 people · ~141 km away
Kibakwe19,526 people · ~155 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mafinga?

Mafinga has a population of 34,958 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 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 141 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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