Macenta Population 2026
Macenta has a population of 68,020, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇬🇳 Guinea, located in Nzérékoré Region. Roughly 0.4% of Guinea's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Conakry, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,020
Rank in Guinea
#17
Coordinates
8.54°N, 9.47°W
~546 m elevation · Africa/Conakry
Distance to capital (Conakry)
475 km
295 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nzérékoré Region
Cities near Macenta
- Gueckedou79,140 people · ~73 km away
- Yende Millimou20,372 people · ~86 km away
- Beyla19,848 people · ~92 km away
- Kérouané26,990 people · ~95 km away
- Moussadou16,725 people · ~97 km away
- Kissidougou116,019 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macenta?
Macenta has a population of 68,020 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Guinea.
What region is Macenta in?
Macenta is located in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea.
Is Macenta the capital of Guinea?
No, the capital of Guinea is Conakry, about 475 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.