Uvinza Population 2026

Uvinza has a population of 24,650, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. It is about 218× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,650

Rank in Tanzania

#127

Coordinates

5.10°S, 30.39°E

~996 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

604 km

375 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kasulu	238,321	#16
Kigoma	232,388	#18
Nguruka	39,135	#72
Kibondo	28,666	#105
Kakonko	24,688	#126
Mwandiga	16,822	#208

Cities near Uvinza

Kasulu238,321 people · ~67 km away
Nguruka39,135 people · ~72 km away
Mwandiga16,822 people · ~87 km away
Kigoma232,388 people · ~88 km away
Mpanda204,338 people · ~157 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~173 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uvinza?

Uvinza has a population of 24,650 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Uvinza in?

Uvinza is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Uvinza the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 604 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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