Kigonsera Population 2026

Kigonsera has a population of 22,155, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Ruvuma. It is about 243× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,155

Rank in Tanzania

#146

Coordinates

10.80°S, 35.05°E

~1,327 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

520 km

323 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ruvuma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Songea	286,285	#13
Mbinga	60,868	#48
Tunduru	48,000	#58
Maposeni	19,472	#177
Matiri	18,830	#186
Tingi	16,315	#214
Mahanje	15,009	#223

Cities near Kigonsera

Mbinga60,868 people · ~15 km away
Matiri18,830 people · ~17 km away
Maposeni19,472 people · ~45 km away
Tingi16,315 people · ~56 km away
Songea286,285 people · ~67 km away
Mahanje15,009 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kigonsera?

Kigonsera has a population of 22,155 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kigonsera in?

Kigonsera is located in Ruvuma, Tanzania.

Is Kigonsera the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 520 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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