Mbinga Population 2026

Mbinga has a population of 60,868, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Ruvuma. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,868

Rank in Tanzania

#48

Coordinates

10.93°S, 35.02°E

~1,357 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

535 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ruvuma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Songea	286,285	#13
Tunduru	48,000	#58
Kigonsera	22,155	#146
Maposeni	19,472	#177
Matiri	18,830	#186
Tingi	16,315	#214
Mahanje	15,009	#223

Cities near Mbinga

Kigonsera22,155 people · ~15 km away
Matiri18,830 people · ~24 km away
Tingi16,315 people · ~41 km away
Maposeni19,472 people · ~57 km away
Songea286,285 people · ~75 km away
Mahanje15,009 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mbinga?

Mbinga has a population of 60,868 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mbinga in?

Mbinga is located in Ruvuma, Tanzania.

Is Mbinga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 535 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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