Kihangara Population 2026

Kihangara has a population of 19,082, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mwanza. It is about 282× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,082

Rank in Tanzania

#181

Coordinates

2.58°S, 33.35°E

~1,186 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

479 km

297 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mwanza

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mwanza	1,104,521	#2
Sengerema	110,000	#32
Misungwi	35,530	#78
Magu	35,000	#79
Ngudu	32,446	#91
Kisesa	30,000	#98
Usagara	15,514	#220

Cities near Kihangara

Magu35,000 people · ~11 km away
Kisesa30,000 people · ~35 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~40 km away
Misungwi35,530 people · ~42 km away
Ngudu32,446 people · ~43 km away
Kibara17,211 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kihangara?

Kihangara has a population of 19,082 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kihangara in?

Kihangara is located in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Is Kihangara the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 479 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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