Nzega Population 2026
Nzega has a population of 125,193, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tabora. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,193
Rank in Tanzania
#30
Coordinates
4.22°S, 33.18°E
~1,241 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
357 km
222 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tabora
Cities near Nzega
FAQ
What is the population of Nzega?
Nzega has a population of 125,193 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Nzega in?
Nzega is located in Tabora, Tanzania.
Is Nzega the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 357 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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