Matundasi Population 2026

Matundasi has a population of 26,073, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 206× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,073

Rank in Tanzania

#115

Coordinates

8.45°S, 33.28°E

~1,317 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

371 km

230 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
Igurusi	25,000	#122
Chimala	24,817	#125

Cities near Matundasi

Makongolosi23,787 people · ~16 km away
Utengule50,000 people · ~50 km away
Mbeya541,603 people · ~53 km away
Mlowo40,000 people · ~69 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~77 km away
Vwawa85,000 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matundasi?

Matundasi has a population of 26,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Matundasi in?

Matundasi is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Matundasi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 371 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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