Mtwango Population 2026

Mtwango has a population of 19,040, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Njombe. It is about 283× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,040

Rank in Tanzania

#182

Coordinates

9.02°S, 34.80°E

~1,767 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

333 km

207 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Njombe

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Makumbako	116,232	#31
Njombe	92,537	#38
Ilembula	18,870	#184
Mlangali	15,168	#222

Cities near Mtwango

Makumbako116,232 people · ~19 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~27 km away
Njombe92,537 people · ~37 km away
Rujewa42,013 people · ~58 km away
Urunda23,000 people · ~68 km away
Chimala24,817 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mtwango?

Mtwango has a population of 19,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mtwango in?

Mtwango is located in Njombe, Tanzania.

Is Mtwango the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 333 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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