Igugunu Population 2026

Igugunu has a population of 22,810, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. It is about 236× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,810

Rank in Tanzania

#143

Coordinates

4.57°S, 34.63°E

~1,376 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

216 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Singida

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Singida	232,459	#17
Mtinko	26,725	#112
Sepuka	25,657	#117
Manyoni	25,000	#120
Shelui	24,817	#124
Itigi	24,000	#130
Mgandu	23,718	#135
Kiomboi	23,519	#137

Cities near Igugunu

Sepuka25,657 people · ~23 km away
Mtinko26,725 people · ~24 km away
Ilongero17,342 people · ~28 km away
Singida232,459 people · ~30 km away
Kiomboi23,519 people · ~45 km away
Puma17,092 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igugunu?

Igugunu has a population of 22,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Igugunu in?

Igugunu is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Igugunu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 216 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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