Malampaka Population 2026
Malampaka has a population of 16,916, making it the #205 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Simiyu. It is about 318× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,916
Rank in Tanzania
#205
Coordinates
3.13°S, 33.53°E
~1,250 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
417 km
259 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Simiyu
Cities near Malampaka
- Shanwa28,000 people · ~26 km away
- Nyalikungu24,648 people · ~28 km away
- Ngudu32,446 people · ~29 km away
- Songwa23,618 people · ~43 km away
- Mwadui23,296 people · ~47 km away
- Old Shinyanga23,747 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malampaka?
Malampaka has a population of 16,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #205 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Malampaka in?
Malampaka is located in Simiyu, Tanzania.
Is Malampaka the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 417 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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