Usagara Population 2026

Usagara has a population of 15,514, making it the #220 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mwanza. It is about 347× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,514

Rank in Tanzania

#220

Coordinates

2.68°S, 33.00°E

~1,294 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

493 km

306 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mwanza

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mwanza	1,104,521	#2
Sengerema	110,000	#32
Misungwi	35,530	#78
Magu	35,000	#79
Ngudu	32,446	#91
Kisesa	30,000	#98
Kihangara	19,082	#181

Cities near Usagara

Kisesa30,000 people · ~15 km away
Misungwi35,530 people · ~21 km away
Mwanza1,104,521 people · ~22 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~39 km away
Kihangara19,082 people · ~40 km away
Ngudu32,446 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Usagara?

Usagara has a population of 15,514 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #220 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Usagara in?

Usagara is located in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Is Usagara the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 493 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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