Mhalamba Population 2026

Mhalamba has a population of 25,000, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. It is about 215× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Tanzania

#123

Coordinates

2.58°S, 32.01°E

~1,150 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

575 km

357 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
Masumbwe	50,000	#55
Diobahika	45,000	#63
Chato	30,000	#99

Cities near Mhalamba

Chato30,000 people · ~28 km away
Geita318,006 people · ~41 km away
Katoro75,000 people · ~47 km away
Buseresere52,870 people · ~54 km away
Kasamwa27,681 people · ~56 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mhalamba?

Mhalamba has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mhalamba in?

Mhalamba is located in Geita, Tanzania.

Is Mhalamba the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 575 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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