Nsunga Population 2026

Nsunga has a population of 20,049, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 269× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,049

Rank in Tanzania

#164

Coordinates

1.14°S, 31.39°E

~1,202 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

738 km

458 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
Nshamba	19,815	#173
Kabanga	19,421	#178
Katerero	18,430	#190
Ngara	16,890	#207

Cities near Nsunga

Katerero18,430 people · ~47 km away
Bukoba144,938 people · ~51 km away
Kamachumu15,701 people · ~58 km away
Nshamba19,815 people · ~75 km away
Biharamulo34,038 people · ~166 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~171 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nsunga?

Nsunga has a population of 20,049 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nsunga in?

Nsunga is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Nsunga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 738 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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