Igurusi Population 2026

Igurusi has a population of 25,000, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 215× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Tanzania

#122

Coordinates

8.85°S, 33.85°E

~1,258 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

363 km

225 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Katumba	108,558	#34
Utengule	50,000	#53
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Chimala	24,817	#125

Cities near Igurusi

Chimala24,817 people · ~19 km away
Mbeya541,603 people · ~44 km away
Kiwira21,342 people · ~49 km away
Tukuyu50,000 people · ~50 km away
Katumba108,558 people · ~50 km away
Urunda23,000 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igurusi?

Igurusi has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Igurusi in?

Igurusi is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Igurusi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 363 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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