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Beira overview
Beira (orange) and the other large cities of Mozambique
Beira lies in Sofala in Mozambique at 19.84°S, 34.84°E, about 6 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Maputo (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Nampula (770,379) and larger than Chimoio (422,046). The largest city in Mozambique is Maputo with 1,254,837 people; the capital, Maputo, has 1,254,837.
The national capital, Maputo, is about 719 km away; the nearest large city is Dondo, 28 km from Beira.
Mozambique as a whole has a live population of 36,937,142 (+2.8% a year) and ranks #45 of 238 countries — see the Mozambique population page for the full statistics and the Mozambique atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Beira
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dondo Sofala | 28 km | 82,260 |
| Chimoio Manica | 164 km | 422,046 |
Largest cities in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beira?
Beira has about 687,764 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Beira the capital of Mozambique?
No. The capital of Mozambique is Maputo (1,254,837 people), about 719 km away. Beira is the 4th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Beira compared with the rest of Mozambique?
Its 687,764 residents are 1.9% of the 36,937,142 people living in Mozambique today. Maputo is larger with 1,254,837 people.
Where is Beira?
In Sofala, Mozambique, at latitude -19.84 and longitude 34.84, 6 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Dondo (28 km), Chimoio (164 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Beira Population 2026 — Mozambique. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/beira/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/beira/">Beira Population 2026 — Mozambique</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.