Nguruka Population 2026

Nguruka has a population of 39,135, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 138× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,135

Rank in Tanzania

#72

Coordinates

5.11°S, 31.04°E

~1,081 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

533 km

331 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kasulu	238,321	#16
Kigoma	232,388	#18
Kibondo	28,666	#105
Kakonko	24,688	#126
Uvinza	24,650	#127
Mwandiga	16,822	#208

Cities near Nguruka

Uvinza24,650 people · ~72 km away
Urambo31,752 people · ~112 km away
Kasulu238,321 people · ~120 km away
Mpanda204,338 people · ~137 km away
Mwandiga16,822 people · ~156 km away
Kigoma232,388 people · ~159 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nguruka?

Nguruka has a population of 39,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nguruka in?

Nguruka is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Nguruka the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 533 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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