Rujewa Population 2026

Rujewa has a population of 42,013, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,013

Rank in Tanzania

#66

Coordinates

8.70°S, 34.38°E

~1,078 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

318 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Katumba	108,558	#34
Utengule	50,000	#53
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122
Chimala	24,817	#125

Cities near Rujewa

Urunda23,000 people · ~11 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~31 km away
Chimala24,817 people · ~43 km away
Makumbako116,232 people · ~52 km away
Mtwango19,040 people · ~58 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rujewa?

Rujewa has a population of 42,013 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Rujewa in?

Rujewa is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Rujewa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 318 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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