Magugu Population 2026

Magugu has a population of 26,131, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. It is about 206× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,131

Rank in Tanzania

#114

Coordinates

4.02°S, 35.77°E

~1,013 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manyara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Babati	67,445	#46
Mbulu	45,384	#60
Katesh	21,462	#153
Basotu	20,937	#160
Dareda	19,876	#172
Bashanet	19,087	#180
Dongobesh	18,864	#185
Nangwa	18,595	#188

Cities near Magugu

Babati67,445 people · ~22 km away
Galappo18,528 people · ~29 km away
Mbulu45,384 people · ~32 km away
Dareda19,876 people · ~33 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~43 km away
Bashanet19,087 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magugu?

Magugu has a population of 26,131 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Magugu in?

Magugu is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Magugu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 240 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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