Laela Population 2026
Laela has a population of 19,185, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Rukwa. It is about 281× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,185
Rank in Tanzania
#179
Coordinates
8.57°S, 32.05°E
~1,564 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
486 km
302 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rukwa
| City | Population | Rank in Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Sumbawanga | 303,986 | #12 |
| Namanyere | 40,000 | #67 |
| Kirando | 33,111 | #88 |
| Matai | 24,070 | #129 |
| Chala | 22,624 | #144 |
Cities near Laela
- Matai24,070 people · ~66 km away
- Sumbawanga303,986 people · ~82 km away
- Mlowo40,000 people · ~113 km away
- Tunduma219,309 people · ~113 km away
- Vwawa85,000 people · ~114 km away
- Makongolosi23,787 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laela?
Laela has a population of 19,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Laela in?
Laela is located in Rukwa, Tanzania.
Is Laela the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 486 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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