Mugumu Population 2026

Mugumu has a population of 29,000, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 186× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,000

Rank in Tanzania

#104

Coordinates

1.85°S, 34.70°E

~1,551 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

494 km

307 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Mugumu

Matongo20,000 people · ~47 km away
Tarime133,043 people · ~67 km away
Sirari25,000 people · ~71 km away
Nyamuswa16,507 people · ~76 km away
Butiama16,376 people · ~82 km away
Bunda182,970 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mugumu?

Mugumu has a population of 29,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mugumu in?

Mugumu is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Mugumu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 494 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.

← All biggest cities in Tanzania · Tanzania population by year