Tunduru Population 2026

Tunduru has a population of 48,000, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Ruvuma. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,000

Rank in Tanzania

#58

Coordinates

11.07°S, 37.35°E

~715 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

572 km

355 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ruvuma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Songea	286,285	#13
Mbinga	60,868	#48
Kigonsera	22,155	#146
Maposeni	19,472	#177
Matiri	18,830	#186
Tingi	16,315	#214
Mahanje	15,009	#223

Cities near Tunduru

Nangomba23,028 people · ~127 km away
Liwale25,000 people · ~158 km away
Masasi89,700 people · ~163 km away
Lukuledi29,699 people · ~168 km away
Nachingwea21,000 people · ~173 km away
Songea286,285 people · ~190 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tunduru?

Tunduru has a population of 48,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tunduru in?

Tunduru is located in Ruvuma, Tanzania.

Is Tunduru the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 572 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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