Morogoro Population 2026
Morogoro has a population of 471,409, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Morogoro. Roughly 0.6% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
471,409
Rank in Tanzania
#7
Coordinates
6.82°S, 37.66°E
~504 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
224 km
139 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Morogoro
Cities near Morogoro
FAQ
What is the population of Morogoro?
Morogoro has a population of 471,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Morogoro in?
Morogoro is located in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Is Morogoro the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 224 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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