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Largest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Mozambique

Largest Cities — Mozambique

1 Maputo 11 1,254,837
2 Matola 04 1,198,988
3 Nampula 06 770,379
4 Beira 05 687,764
5 Chimoio 10 422,046
6 Tete 08 357,000
7 Quelimane 09 349,842
8 Lichinga 07 281,341
9 Nacala 06 239,808
10 Pemba 01 232,932
11 Mocuba 09 196,001
12 Gurúè 09 168,971
13 Xai-Xai 02 154,356
14 Maxixe 03 126,408
15 Mandimba 07 118,922
16 Ressano Garcia 04 110,000
17 Angoche 06 104,540
18 Inhambane 03 95,388
19 Cuamba 07 91,780
20 Montepuez 01 88,442
21 Dondo 05 82,260
22 Chibuto 02 73,393
23 Manhiça 04 65,240
24 Chokwé 02 63,695
25 Mozambique 06 55,829
26 Nametil 06 52,457
27 Monapo 06 50,134
28 Alto Molocue 09 49,019
29 Marromeu 05 45,777
30 Mocímboa da Praia 01 45,313
31 Moatize 08 45,213
32 Vilankulo 03 43,183
33 Manica 10 41,961
34 Gondola 10 39,351
35 Chiúre 01 37,871
36 Namialo 06 37,226
37 Milange 09 35,146
38 Mutuáli 06 32,921
39 Macia 02 32,286
40 Songo 08 31,101
41 Ribáuè 06 30,241
42 Nhamatanda 05 30,087
43 Micolene 06 29,686
44 Mocímboa 01 27,909
45 Boane 04 27,325
46 Mueda 01 27,274
47 Namapa-erati 06 26,383
48 Catandica 10 25,869
49 Massinga 03 24,312
50 Mossuril 06 24,079
51 Morrumbala 09 24,076
52 Xilembene 02 23,742
53 Malema 06 23,553
54 Macomia 01 23,228
55 Namacurra 09 22,647
56 Gorongosa 05 21,792
57 Caia 05 21,179
58 Iapala 06 20,146
59 Murrupula 06 19,504
60 Maganja 09 17,900
61 Chinde 09 17,558
62 Pebane 09 17,167
63 Búzi 05 16,369
64 Machipanda 10 15,962
65 Messica 10 15,907
66 Ulongué 08 15,820
67 Moamba 04 14,940
68 Metangula 07 14,835
69 Namaacha 04 14,781
70 Inhassoro 03 13,122
71 Marracuene 04 13,051
72 Morrumbene 03 12,532
73 Magude 04 12,419
74 Quissico 03 12,070
75 Manjacaze 02 11,984
76 Inhaminga 05 11,564
77 Xinavane 04 11,534
78 Meconta 06 10,891
79 Nhamayabué 08 10,088
80 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 9,665
81 Marrupa 07 9,565
82 Inharrime 03 9,415
83 Bilene 02 9,235
84 Homoíne 03 8,447
85 Luabo 09 7,099
86 Insaca 07 6,668
87 Caniçado 02 6,608
88 Ibo 01 5,701

The largest cities in Mozambique represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Maputo leads with a population of 1,254,837, followed by Matola and Nampula. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Maputo's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 06 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 24,079 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,334,014.

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