Ngara Population 2026

Ngara has a population of 16,890, making it the #207 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 319× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,890

Rank in Tanzania

#207

Coordinates

2.51°S, 30.66°E

~1,814 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

695 km

432 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagera

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bukoba	144,938	#26
Biharamulo	34,038	#85
Bugarama	32,494	#90
Rulenge	22,069	#148
Nsunga	20,049	#164
Nshamba	19,815	#173
Kabanga	19,421	#178
Katerero	18,430	#190

Cities near Ngara

Rulenge22,069 people · ~23 km away
Kabanga19,421 people · ~25 km away
Bugarama32,494 people · ~42 km away
Biharamulo34,038 people · ~74 km away
Kakonko24,688 people · ~92 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ngara?

Ngara has a population of 16,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #207 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Ngara in?

Ngara is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Ngara the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 695 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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