Usevia Population 2026

Usevia has a population of 17,742, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Katavi. It is about 303× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,742

Rank in Tanzania

#199

Coordinates

7.10°S, 31.23°E

~928 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

508 km

315 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Katavi

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mpanda	204,338	#22

Cities near Usevia

Namanyere40,000 people · ~51 km away
Chala22,624 people · ~54 km away
Kirando33,111 people · ~78 km away
Mpanda204,338 people · ~86 km away
Sumbawanga303,986 people · ~105 km away
Matai24,070 people · ~137 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Usevia?

Usevia has a population of 17,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Usevia in?

Usevia is located in Katavi, Tanzania.

Is Usevia the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 508 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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