Tunduma Population 2026

Tunduma has a population of 219,309, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Songwe. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

219,309

Rank in Tanzania

#20

Coordinates

9.30°S, 32.77°E

~1,698 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

478 km

297 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Songwe

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Vwawa	85,000	#41
Mlowo	40,000	#68

Cities near Tunduma

Vwawa85,000 people · ~28 km away
Mlowo40,000 people · ~41 km away
Utengule50,000 people · ~76 km away
Kiwira21,342 people · ~86 km away
Mbeya541,603 people · ~87 km away
Katumba108,558 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tunduma?

Tunduma has a population of 219,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tunduma in?

Tunduma is located in Songwe, Tanzania.

Is Tunduma the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 478 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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