Mtinko Population 2026

Mtinko has a population of 26,725, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. It is about 201× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,725

Rank in Tanzania

#112

Coordinates

4.55°S, 34.85°E

~1,583 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

206 km

128 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Singida

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Singida	232,459	#17
Sepuka	25,657	#117
Manyoni	25,000	#120
Shelui	24,817	#124
Itigi	24,000	#130
Mgandu	23,718	#135
Kiomboi	23,519	#137
Igugunu	22,810	#143

Cities near Mtinko

Ilongero17,342 people · ~13 km away
Igugunu22,810 people · ~24 km away
Singida232,459 people · ~32 km away
Basotu20,937 people · ~33 km away
Sepuka25,657 people · ~42 km away
Mungaa16,715 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mtinko?

Mtinko has a population of 26,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mtinko in?

Mtinko is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Mtinko the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 206 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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