Mto wa Mbu Population 2026

Mto wa Mbu has a population of 17,754, making it the #198 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Arusha. It is about 303× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mto wa Mbu (capital Dodoma shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,754

Rank in Tanzania

#198

Coordinates

3.35°S, 35.85°E

~985 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

314 km

195 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arusha

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Arusha	617,631	#5
Merelani	50,000	#56
Mbuguni	49,801	#57
Kingori	22,839	#142
Usa River	21,000	#157
Makuyuni	20,000	#167
Kiratu	20,000	#168

Cities near Mto wa Mbu

Kiratu20,000 people · ~20 km away
Makuyuni20,000 people · ~36 km away
Mbulu45,384 people · ~66 km away
Magugu26,131 people · ~75 km away
Arusha617,631 people · ~93 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mto wa Mbu?

Mto wa Mbu has a population of 17,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #198 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mto wa Mbu in?

Mto wa Mbu is located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Is Mto wa Mbu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 314 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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