Magu Population 2026

Magu has a population of 35,000, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mwanza. It is about 154× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,000

Rank in Tanzania

#79

Coordinates

2.59°S, 33.45°E

~1,154 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

472 km

293 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mwanza

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mwanza	1,104,521	#2
Sengerema	110,000	#32
Misungwi	35,530	#78
Ngudu	32,446	#91
Kisesa	30,000	#98
Kihangara	19,082	#181
Usagara	15,514	#220

Cities near Magu

Kihangara19,082 people · ~11 km away
Ngudu32,446 people · ~44 km away
Kisesa30,000 people · ~46 km away
Kibara17,211 people · ~49 km away
Misungwi35,530 people · ~50 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magu?

Magu has a population of 35,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Magu in?

Magu is located in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Is Magu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 472 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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