Ilula Population 2026

Ilula has a population of 29,193, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Iringa. It is about 184× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,193

Rank in Tanzania

#103

Coordinates

7.68°S, 36.04°E

~1,374 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

170 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Iringa

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Iringa	202,490	#23
Mafinga	99,305	#35
Mafinga	34,958	#81
Izazi	18,010	#192

Cities near Ilula

Iringa202,490 people · ~38 km away
Izazi18,010 people · ~63 km away
Ifakara205,843 people · ~87 km away
Kidatu37,542 people · ~101 km away
Ruaha24,000 people · ~104 km away
Kidodi35,953 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilula?

Ilula has a population of 29,193 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Ilula in?

Ilula is located in Iringa, Tanzania.

Is Ilula the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 170 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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