Matui Population 2026

Matui has a population of 20,241, making it the #163 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 266× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,241

Rank in Tanzania

#163

Coordinates

4.80°S, 38.25°E

~908 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

317 km

197 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
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Matui

Mazinde20,534 people · ~4 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~4 km away
Makuyuni15,516 people · ~18 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~47 km away
Maramba26,531 people · ~49 km away
Hedaru21,000 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matui?

Matui has a population of 20,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #163 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Matui in?

Matui is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Matui the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 317 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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