Nyalikungu Population 2026

Nyalikungu has a population of 24,648, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Simiyu. It is about 218× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,648

Rank in Tanzania

#128

Coordinates

3.18°S, 33.78°E

~1,354 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Simiyu

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bariadi	260,927	#15
Somanda	33,932	#87
Kisesa	29,804	#100
Shanwa	28,000	#107
Lalago	22,551	#145
Maswa	22,025	#149
Mwanhuzi	21,664	#150
Nyakabindi	18,428	#191

Cities near Nyalikungu

Shanwa28,000 people · ~3 km away
Somanda33,932 people · ~28 km away
Malampaka16,916 people · ~28 km away
Lalago22,551 people · ~35 km away
Kisesa29,804 people · ~42 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nyalikungu?

Nyalikungu has a population of 24,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Nyalikungu in?

Nyalikungu is located in Simiyu, Tanzania.

Is Nyalikungu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 397 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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