Makongolosi Population 2026

Makongolosi has a population of 23,787, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 226× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,787

Rank in Tanzania

#132

Coordinates

8.40°S, 33.15°E

~1,189 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

378 km

235 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
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122

Cities near Makongolosi

Matundasi26,073 people · ~16 km away
Utengule50,000 people · ~59 km away
Mbeya541,603 people · ~65 km away
Mlowo40,000 people · ~69 km away
Vwawa85,000 people · ~82 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makongolosi?

Makongolosi has a population of 23,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Makongolosi in?

Makongolosi is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Makongolosi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 378 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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