Rulenge Population 2026

Rulenge has a population of 22,069, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 244× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,069

Rank in Tanzania

#148

Coordinates

2.72°S, 30.63°E

~1,422 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

684 km

425 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
Nsunga	20,049	#164
Nshamba	19,815	#173
Kabanga	19,421	#178
Katerero	18,430	#190
Ngara	16,890	#207

Cities near Rulenge

Kabanga19,421 people · ~20 km away
Bugarama32,494 people · ~21 km away
Ngara16,890 people · ~23 km away
Kakonko24,688 people · ~73 km away
Biharamulo34,038 people · ~76 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rulenge?

Rulenge has a population of 22,069 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Rulenge in?

Rulenge is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Rulenge the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 684 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.

← All biggest cities in Tanzania · Tanzania population by year