Malinyi Population 2026

Malinyi has a population of 27,041, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Morogoro. It is about 199× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,041

Rank in Tanzania

#111

Coordinates

8.93°S, 36.13°E

~295 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

310 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Morogoro

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Morogoro	471,409	#7
Ifakara	205,843	#21
Kilosa	91,889	#39
Geiro	40,000	#70
Dumila	40,000	#71
Kidatu	37,542	#74
Kidodi	35,953	#76
Mlimba	34,970	#80

Cities near Malinyi

Mlimba34,970 people · ~38 km away
Ifakara205,843 people · ~108 km away
Mafinga99,305 people · ~116 km away
Iringa202,490 people · ~138 km away
Ilula29,193 people · ~140 km away
Mahanje15,009 people · ~142 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malinyi?

Malinyi has a population of 27,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Malinyi in?

Malinyi is located in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Is Malinyi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 310 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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