Shelui Population 2026

Shelui has a population of 24,817, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. It is about 217× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,817

Rank in Tanzania

#124

Coordinates

4.37°S, 34.20°E

~1,091 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

263 km

163 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Singida

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Singida	232,459	#17
Mtinko	26,725	#112
Sepuka	25,657	#117
Manyoni	25,000	#120
Itigi	24,000	#130
Mgandu	23,718	#135
Kiomboi	23,519	#137
Igugunu	22,810	#143

Cities near Shelui

Kiomboi23,519 people · ~22 km away
Igunga45,000 people · ~36 km away
Igugunu22,810 people · ~53 km away
Sepuka25,657 people · ~56 km away
Mtinko26,725 people · ~75 km away
Singida232,459 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shelui?

Shelui has a population of 24,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Shelui in?

Shelui is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Shelui the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 263 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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