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Quelimane overview
Quelimane (orange) and the other large cities of Mozambique
Quelimane lies in Zambezia Province in Mozambique at 17.88°S, 36.89°E, about 9 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Maputo (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Tete (357,000) and larger than Lichinga (281,341). 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 1,003 km away; the nearest large city is Marromeu, 110 km from Quelimane.
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 Quelimane
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Marromeu Sofala | 110 km | 45,777 |
| Mocuba Zambezia Province | 116 km | 196,001 |
Largest cities in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Quelimane?
Quelimane has about 349,842 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Quelimane the capital of Mozambique?
No. The capital of Mozambique is Maputo (1,254,837 people), about 1,003 km away. Quelimane is the 7th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Quelimane compared with the rest of Mozambique?
Its 349,842 residents are 0.9% of the 36,937,142 people living in Mozambique today. Maputo is larger with 1,254,837 people.
Where is Quelimane?
In Zambezia Province, Mozambique, at latitude -17.88 and longitude 36.89, 9 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Marromeu (110 km), Mocuba (116 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Quelimane Population 2026 — Mozambique. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/quelimane/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/mozambique/quelimane/">Quelimane 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.