Ilongero Population 2026

Ilongero has a population of 17,342, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. It is about 310× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,342

Rank in Tanzania

#201

Coordinates

4.67°S, 34.87°E

~1,609 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

193 km

120 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 Ilongero

Mtinko26,725 people · ~13 km away
Singida232,459 people · ~22 km away
Igugunu22,810 people · ~28 km away
Mungaa16,715 people · ~33 km away
Sepuka25,657 people · ~38 km away
Puma17,092 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilongero?

Ilongero has a population of 17,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Ilongero in?

Ilongero is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Ilongero the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 193 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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