Masumbwe Population 2026

Masumbwe has a population of 50,000, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,000

Rank in Tanzania

#55

Coordinates

3.63°S, 32.18°E

~1,191 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

485 km

301 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Geita

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Geita	318,006	#10
Ushirombo	95,052	#37
Katoro	75,000	#44
Uyovu	60,849	#49
Buseresere	52,870	#50
Diobahika	45,000	#63
Chato	30,000	#99
Kasamwa	27,681	#109

Cities near Masumbwe

Ushirombo95,052 people · ~29 km away
Kahama453,654 people · ~51 km away
Buseresere52,870 people · ~73 km away
Katoro75,000 people · ~76 km away
Diobahika45,000 people · ~80 km away
Uyovu60,849 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Masumbwe?

Masumbwe has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Masumbwe in?

Masumbwe is located in Geita, Tanzania.

Is Masumbwe the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 485 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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