Bungu Population 2026

Bungu has a population of 27,873, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Pwani. It is about 193× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,873

Rank in Tanzania

#108

Coordinates

7.63°S, 39.06°E

~163 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

401 km

249 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pwani

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kibaha	265,360	#14
Bagamoyo	82,426	#42
Vikindu	70,000	#45
Ikwiriri	45,000	#61
Mwandege	45,000	#64
Mapinga	40,000	#69
Chalinze	34,335	#83
Mvomero	31,324	#93

Cities near Bungu

Kibiti30,163 people · ~17 km away
Ikwiriri45,000 people · ~37 km away
Mkuranga28,037 people · ~60 km away
Kilindoni23,426 people · ~73 km away
Vikindu70,000 people · ~75 km away
Mwandege45,000 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bungu?

Bungu has a population of 27,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Bungu in?

Bungu is located in Pwani, Tanzania.

Is Bungu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 401 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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