Quick facts
Nampula overview
Nampula (orange) and the other large cities of Mozambique
Nampula lies in Mozambique at 15.12°S, 39.27°E, about 431 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Maputo (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Matola (1,198,988) and larger than Beira (687,764). 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 1,392 km away; the nearest large city is Nametil, 68 km from Nampula.
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 Nampula
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Nametil Nampula | 68 km | 52,457 |
| Monapo Nampula | 113 km | 50,134 |
| Angoche Nampula | 142 km | 104,540 |
| Mozambique Nampula | 158 km | 55,829 |
| Nacala Nampula | 164 km | 239,808 |
| Alto Molocue Zambezia Province | 179 km | 49,019 |
Largest cities in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nampula?
Nampula has about 770,379 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Nampula the capital of Mozambique?
No. The capital of Mozambique is Maputo (1,254,837 people), about 1,392 km away. Nampula is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Nampula compared with the rest of Mozambique?
Its 770,379 residents are 2.1% of the 36,937,142 people living in Mozambique today. Maputo is larger with 1,254,837 people.
Where is Nampula?
In Mozambique, at latitude -15.12 and longitude 39.27, 431 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Nametil (68 km), Monapo (113 km), Angoche (142 km).
Explore more
Cite or link to this page
Glostats. (2026). Nampula Population 2026 — Mozambique. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/nampula/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/nampula/">Nampula 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.