Iringa Population 2026

Iringa has a population of 202,490, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Iringa. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

202,490

Rank in Tanzania

#23

Coordinates

7.77°S, 35.70°E

~1,625 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

177 km

110 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Iringa

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mafinga	99,305	#35
Mafinga	34,958	#81
Ilula	29,193	#103
Izazi	18,010	#192

Cities near Iringa

Ilula29,193 people · ~38 km away
Izazi18,010 people · ~63 km away
Mafinga99,305 people · ~74 km away
Mafinga34,958 people · ~90 km away
Mlimba34,970 people · ~116 km away
Ifakara205,843 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iringa?

Iringa has a population of 202,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Iringa in?

Iringa is located in Iringa, Tanzania.

Is Iringa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 177 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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