Mlangali Population 2026

Mlangali has a population of 15,168, making it the #222 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Njombe. It is about 355× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,168

Rank in Tanzania

#222

Coordinates

9.78°S, 34.52°E

~1,739 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

424 km

263 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Njombe

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Makumbako	116,232	#31
Njombe	92,537	#38
Mtwango	19,040	#182
Ilembula	18,870	#184

Cities near Mlangali

Njombe92,537 people · ~56 km away
Ipinda17,775 people · ~75 km away
Kyela47,000 people · ~76 km away
Mtwango19,040 people · ~91 km away
Mahanje15,009 people · ~91 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mlangali?

Mlangali has a population of 15,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #222 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mlangali in?

Mlangali is located in Njombe, Tanzania.

Is Mlangali the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 424 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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