Utengule Population 2026

Utengule has a population of 50,000, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,000

Rank in Tanzania

#53

Coordinates

8.90°S, 33.33°E

~1,397 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

403 km

250 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Katumba	108,558	#34
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122
Chimala	24,817	#125

Cities near Utengule

Mbeya541,603 people · ~13 km away
Kiwira21,342 people · ~38 km away
Mlowo40,000 people · ~40 km away
Katumba108,558 people · ~48 km away
Vwawa85,000 people · ~50 km away
Matundasi26,073 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Utengule?

Utengule has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Utengule in?

Utengule is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Utengule the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 403 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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