Tumbi Population 2026

Tumbi has a population of 32,900, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tabora. It is about 164× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,900

Rank in Tanzania

#89

Coordinates

5.07°S, 32.73°E

~1,168 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

355 km

220 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tabora

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tabora	308,741	#11
Nzega	125,193	#30
Igunga	45,000	#62
Urambo	31,752	#92
Sikonge	27,113	#110
Mabama	15,320	#221

Cities near Tumbi

Tabora308,741 people · ~12 km away
Mabama15,320 people · ~23 km away
Sikonge27,113 people · ~63 km away
Urambo31,752 people · ~76 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~107 km away
Isaka21,094 people · ~132 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tumbi?

Tumbi has a population of 32,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tumbi in?

Tumbi is located in Tabora, Tanzania.

Is Tumbi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 355 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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