Makumbako Population 2026

Makumbako has a population of 116,232, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Njombe. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

116,232

Rank in Tanzania

#31

Coordinates

8.85°S, 34.83°E

~1,651 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

314 km

195 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Njombe

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Njombe	92,537	#38
Mtwango	19,040	#182
Ilembula	18,870	#184
Mlangali	15,168	#222

Cities near Makumbako

Mtwango19,040 people · ~19 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~28 km away
Rujewa42,013 people · ~52 km away
Njombe92,537 people · ~56 km away
Urunda23,000 people · ~63 km away
Mafinga99,305 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makumbako?

Makumbako has a population of 116,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Makumbako in?

Makumbako is located in Njombe, Tanzania.

Is Makumbako the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 314 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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