Mungaa Population 2026

Mungaa has a population of 16,715, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. It is about 322× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,715

Rank in Tanzania

#209

Coordinates

4.97°S, 34.88°E

~1,608 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

164 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Singida

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Singida	232,459	#17
Mtinko	26,725	#112
Sepuka	25,657	#117
Manyoni	25,000	#120
Shelui	24,817	#124
Itigi	24,000	#130
Mgandu	23,718	#135
Kiomboi	23,519	#137

Cities near Mungaa

Puma17,092 people · ~17 km away
Ikungi19,692 people · ~23 km away
Singida232,459 people · ~23 km away
Ilongero17,342 people · ~33 km away
Sepuka25,657 people · ~46 km away
Mtinko26,725 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mungaa?

Mungaa has a population of 16,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Mungaa in?

Mungaa is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Mungaa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 164 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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