Usa River Population 2026

Usa River has a population of 21,000, making it the #157 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Arusha. It is about 256× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,000

Rank in Tanzania

#157

Coordinates

3.37°S, 36.85°E

~1,197 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

335 km

208 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arusha

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Arusha	617,631	#5
Merelani	50,000	#56
Mbuguni	49,801	#57
Kingori	22,839	#142
Makuyuni	20,000	#167
Kiratu	20,000	#168
Mto wa Mbu	17,754	#198

Cities near Usa River

Kingori22,839 people · ~17 km away
Arusha617,631 people · ~19 km away
Mbuguni49,801 people · ~25 km away
Merelani50,000 people · ~26 km away
Boma la Ngombe37,538 people · ~34 km away
Moshi221,733 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Usa River?

Usa River has a population of 21,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #157 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Usa River in?

Usa River is located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Is Usa River the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 335 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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