Sikonge Population 2026

Sikonge has a population of 27,113, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tabora. It is about 199× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,113

Rank in Tanzania

#110

Coordinates

5.63°S, 32.77°E

~1,177 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

334 km

207 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tabora

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tabora	308,741	#11
Nzega	125,193	#30
Igunga	45,000	#62
Tumbi	32,900	#89
Urambo	31,752	#92
Mabama	15,320	#221

Cities near Sikonge

Mabama15,320 people · ~61 km away
Tumbi32,900 people · ~63 km away
Tabora308,741 people · ~69 km away
Urambo31,752 people · ~101 km away
Mgandu23,718 people · ~155 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sikonge?

Sikonge has a population of 27,113 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Sikonge in?

Sikonge is located in Tabora, Tanzania.

Is Sikonge the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 334 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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