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Maputo (orange) and the other large cities of Mozambique
Maputo lies in Maputo City in Mozambique at 25.97°S, 32.58°E, about 70 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Maputo (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Mozambique: the next largest cities are Matola (1,198,988), Nampula (770,379), Beira (687,764). Together, the three largest cities hold 8.7% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Matola, about 12 km away, followed by Manhiça (67 km).
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 Maputo
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Matola Maputo Province | 12 km | 1,198,988 |
| Manhiça Maputo Province | 67 km | 65,240 |
| Ressano Garcia Maputo Province | 83 km | 110,000 |
| Xai-Xai Gaza Province | 147 km | 154,356 |
| Chokwé Gaza Province | 164 km | 63,695 |
| Chibuto Gaza Province | 171 km | 73,393 |
Largest cities in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maputo?
Maputo has about 1,254,837 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Maputo the capital of Mozambique?
Yes — Maputo is the national capital of Mozambique.
How big is Maputo compared with the rest of Mozambique?
Its 1,254,837 residents are 3.4% of the 36,937,142 people living in Mozambique today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Maputo?
In Maputo City, Mozambique, at latitude -25.97 and longitude 32.58, 70 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Matola (12 km), Manhiça (67 km), Ressano Garcia (83 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Maputo Population 2026 — Mozambique. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/maputo/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/maputo/">Maputo 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.