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Arusha, Arusha

Tanzania

Regional capital3.3667° S, 36.6833° E

In Arusha, Tanzania, Arusha is a regional capital. It is home to 617,631 people.

Population617,631
ProvinceArusha
Coordinates3.3667° S, 36.6833° E
CountryTanzania
Rank in Tanzania#5 of 7,758

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About Arusha

Arusha can be found at 3.37° S, 36.68° E in the Southern Hemisphere. It is part of the Arusha division in Tanzania.

With a population of 617,631, Arusha ranks #5 among the 7,758 cities and localities registered in Tanzania.

Cities in Arusha

Arusha is one of Tanzania's administrative regions. Arusha is one of its main cities, along with Merelani, Mbuguni, Kingori. Arusha has 617,631 inhabitants.

Merelani50,000Mbuguni49,801Kingori22,839Usa River21,000Makuyuni20,000Kiratu20,000Mto wa Mbu17,754Namanga14,922Nkoaranga14,738Ngorongoro10,836

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Arusha, 20 populated places have been registered.

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IlboruCity
1.8 km
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KiogaCity
1.8 km
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MarombosaCity
1.9 km
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SokonCity
1.9 km
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SakinaCity
2.1 km
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EnaboishuCity
2.6 km
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OlturotoCity
3.7 km
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NgateuCity
5.2 km
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EmaoiCity
6.7 km
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Sinon-OlnjavutianCity
6.9 km
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OlmotoniCity
7.8 km
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NkoanruaCity
9.4 km
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MkulatCity
14.1 km
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PoliCity · 9,568 inhab.
14.9 km
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Nduruma ChiniCity
18.3 km
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Usa RiverCity · 21,000 inhab.
18.5 km
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NkoarangaCity · 14,738 inhab.
18.7 km
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ThemiCity
19 km
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KarangaiCity
24.1 km
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TuvailaCity
24.1 km

Universities in Arusha

Arusha is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Eastern and Southern African Management Institute1979——
Makumira University College———
Mount Meru University2003——
Tumaini University Makumira1997——
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Largest cities in Tanzania

#1 Dar es Salaam5,383,728#2 Mwanza1,104,521#3 Dodoma765,179#4 Zanzibar709,809#5 Arusha617,631
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arusha?

Arusha has a population of 617,631. It ranks #5 in Tanzania by population.

What province or state is Arusha in?

Arusha is located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Where is Arusha located?

Arusha is located at coordinates 3.37° S, 36.68° E in Arusha, Tanzania.

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