Majuro: population and official figures
What is the population of Majuro?
Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands, had 23,156 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 23 August 2021, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Majuro?
Women and girls made up 49.6% of residents (11,486 female, 11,670 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Majuro?
In the Marshall Islands, cities and towns are run by council of iroij: Paramount chiefs (iroijlaplap) or their representatives from listed districts of the Ralik and Ratak chains. Advises Cabinet and can ask parliament (the Nitijela) to reconsider bills affecting customary law, land tenure or traditional practice.
How local power works in the Marshall Islands
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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