Makuyuni Population 2026

Makuyuni has a population of 15,516, making it the #219 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 347× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,516

Rank in Tanzania

#219

Coordinates

4.73°S, 38.10°E

~479 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

306 km

190 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tanga	393,429	#9
Handeni	108,968	#33
Korogwe	62,032	#47
Lushoto	34,000	#86
Chanika	30,905	#94
Maramba	26,531	#113
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163

Cities near Makuyuni

Mazinde20,534 people · ~15 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~18 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~21 km away
Hedaru21,000 people · ~34 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~63 km away
Maramba26,531 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makuyuni?

Makuyuni has a population of 15,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #219 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Makuyuni in?

Makuyuni is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Makuyuni the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 306 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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