Igunga Population 2026

Igunga has a population of 45,000, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tabora. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,000

Rank in Tanzania

#62

Coordinates

4.28°S, 33.88°E

~1,090 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

294 km

183 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tabora

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tabora	308,741	#11
Nzega	125,193	#30
Tumbi	32,900	#89
Urambo	31,752	#92
Sikonge	27,113	#110
Mabama	15,320	#221

Cities near Igunga

Shelui24,817 people · ~36 km away
Kiomboi23,519 people · ~54 km away
Kishapu16,371 people · ~74 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~78 km away
Shinyanga139,727 people · ~86 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igunga?

Igunga has a population of 45,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Igunga in?

Igunga is located in Tabora, Tanzania.

Is Igunga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 294 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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