Urunda Population 2026

Urunda has a population of 23,000, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 234× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,000

Rank in Tanzania

#141

Coordinates

8.65°S, 34.30°E

~1,050 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

318 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Katumba	108,558	#34
Utengule	50,000	#53
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122

Cities near Urunda

Rujewa42,013 people · ~11 km away
Chimala24,817 people · ~38 km away
Ilembula18,870 people · ~42 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~54 km away
Makumbako116,232 people · ~63 km away
Mtwango19,040 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Urunda?

Urunda has a population of 23,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Urunda in?

Urunda is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Urunda the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 318 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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