Njombe Population 2026

Njombe has a population of 92,537, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Njombe. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

92,537

Rank in Tanzania

#38

Coordinates

9.35°S, 34.77°E

~1,960 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

369 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Njombe

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Makumbako	116,232	#31
Mtwango	19,040	#182
Ilembula	18,870	#184
Mlangali	15,168	#222

Cities near Njombe

Mtwango19,040 people · ~37 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~54 km away
Mlangali15,168 people · ~56 km away
Makumbako116,232 people · ~56 km away
Rujewa42,013 people · ~84 km away
Mahanje15,009 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Njombe?

Njombe has a population of 92,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Njombe in?

Njombe is located in Njombe, Tanzania.

Is Njombe the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 369 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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