Matongo Population 2026

Matongo has a population of 20,000, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 269× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,000

Rank in Tanzania

#171

Coordinates

1.47°S, 34.52°E

~1,223 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

540 km

335 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Matongo

Tarime133,043 people · ~22 km away
Sirari25,000 people · ~24 km away
Mugumu29,000 people · ~47 km away
Butiama16,376 people · ~70 km away
Shirati18,904 people · ~71 km away
Nyamuswa16,507 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matongo?

Matongo has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Matongo in?

Matongo is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Matongo the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 540 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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