Merelani Population 2026

Merelani has a population of 50,000, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Arusha. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,000

Rank in Tanzania

#56

Coordinates

3.56°S, 36.98°E

~916 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

321 km

199 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arusha

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Arusha	617,631	#5
Mbuguni	49,801	#57
Kingori	22,839	#142
Usa River	21,000	#157
Makuyuni	20,000	#167
Kiratu	20,000	#168
Mto wa Mbu	17,754	#198

Cities near Merelani

Mbuguni49,801 people · ~3 km away
Usa River21,000 people · ~26 km away
Kingori22,839 people · ~31 km away
Boma la Ngombe37,538 people · ~32 km away
Arusha617,631 people · ~39 km away
Moshi221,733 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Merelani?

Merelani has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Merelani in?

Merelani is located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Is Merelani the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 321 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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