Singida Population 2026

Singida has a population of 232,459, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Singida. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

232,459

Rank in Tanzania

#17

Coordinates

4.82°S, 34.74°E

~1,508 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

187 km

116 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Singida

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mtinko	26,725	#112
Sepuka	25,657	#117
Manyoni	25,000	#120
Shelui	24,817	#124
Itigi	24,000	#130
Mgandu	23,718	#135
Kiomboi	23,519	#137
Igugunu	22,810	#143

Cities near Singida

Puma17,092 people · ~20 km away
Ilongero17,342 people · ~22 km away
Mungaa16,715 people · ~23 km away
Sepuka25,657 people · ~24 km away
Igugunu22,810 people · ~30 km away
Mtinko26,725 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Singida?

Singida has a population of 232,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Singida in?

Singida is located in Singida, Tanzania.

Is Singida the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 187 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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