Songea's 2026 population is now estimated at 494,301. In 1950, the population of Songea was 719. Songea has grown by 24,329 in the last year, which represents a 5.18% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Songea, which typically includes Songea's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.