Bunda Population 2026

Bunda has a population of 182,970, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

182,970

Rank in Tanzania

#24

Coordinates

2.02°S, 33.87°E

~1,235 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

506 km

314 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Bunda

Nyamuswa16,507 people · ~21 km away
Butiama16,376 people · ~30 km away
Kibara17,211 people · ~49 km away
Musoma164,172 people · ~59 km away
Nyakabindi18,428 people · ~69 km away
Maswa22,025 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bunda?

Bunda has a population of 182,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Bunda in?

Bunda is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Bunda the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 506 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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