Muriti Population 2026

Muriti has a population of 20,254, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 266× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,254

Rank in Tanzania

#162

Coordinates

1.98°S, 32.92°E

~1,141 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

561 km

348 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Muriti

Nansio44,000 people · ~22 km away
Mwanza1,104,521 people · ~59 km away
Kibara17,211 people · ~62 km away
Kisesa30,000 people · ~64 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~78 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muriti?

Muriti has a population of 20,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Muriti in?

Muriti is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Muriti the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 561 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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