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Most Dense in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Mozambique

1 Boane 04 303,611/mi²
2 Mozambique 06 96,257/mi²
3 Pemba 01 30,489/mi²
4 Maputo 11 9,372/mi²
5 Quelimane 09 7,745/mi²
6 Matola 04 7,690/mi²
7 Chimoio 10 6,282/mi²
8 Nampula 06 6,235/mi²
9 Tete 08 6,193/mi²
10 Beira 05 2,814/mi²
11 Lichinga 07 2,602/mi²
12 Nacala 06 1,328/mi²
13 Inhambane 03 1,268/mi²
14 Xai-Xai 02 535/mi²
15 Maxixe 03 434/mi²
16 Montepuez 01 285/mi²
17 Ibo 01 197/mi²
18 Mocímboa da Praia 01 145/mi²
19 Manica 10 139/mi²
20 Chiúre 01 122/mi²
21 Mandimba 07 112/mi²
22 Mocímboa 01 89/mi²
23 Macomia 01 75/mi²
24 Cuamba 07 72/mi²
25 Gurúè 09 66/mi²
26 Dondo 05 64/mi²
27 Angoche 06 62/mi²
28 Manhiça 04 60/mi²
29 Ressano Garcia 04 57/mi²
30 Morrumbene 03 55/mi²
31 Machipanda 10 53/mi²
32 Metangula 07 46/mi²
33 Mocuba 09 42/mi²
34 Macia 02 40/mi²
35 Mueda 01 38/mi²
36 Vilankulo 03 36/mi²
37 Bilene 02 32/mi²
38 Chokwé 02 31/mi²
39 Chibuto 02 31/mi²
40 Gondola 10 30/mi²
41 Massinga 03 29/mi²
42 Monapo 06 29/mi²
43 Marracuene 04 28/mi²
44 Quissico 03 26/mi²
45 Nametil 06 24/mi²
46 Namacurra 09 23/mi²
47 Nhamatanda 05 22/mi²
48 Homoíne 03 18/mi²
49 Namialo 06 18/mi²
50 Alto Molocue 09 17/mi²
51 Marromeu 05 15/mi²
52 Micolene 06 14/mi²
53 Namaacha 04 14/mi²
54 Milange 09 13/mi²
55 Mossuril 06 13/mi²
56 Inharrime 03 13/mi²
57 Maganja 09 13/mi²
58 Murrupula 06 12/mi²
59 Xilembene 02 12/mi²
60 Moatize 08 11/mi²
61 Caia 05 11/mi²
62 Xinavane 04 11/mi²
63 Messica 10 11/mi²
64 Catandica 10 10/mi²
65 Mutuáli 06 9/mi²
66 Ribáuè 06 9/mi²
67 Chinde 09 9/mi²
68 Luabo 09 9/mi²
69 Namapa-erati 06 9/mi²
70 Ulongué 08 8/mi²
71 Songo 08 8/mi²
72 Moamba 04 8/mi²
73 Morrumbala 09 7/mi²
74 Gorongosa 05 7/mi²
75 Manjacaze 02 7/mi²
76 Malema 06 7/mi²
77 Nhamayabué 08 7/mi²
78 Inhassoro 03 7/mi²
79 Iapala 06 6/mi²
80 Búzi 05 6/mi²
81 Insaca 07 6/mi²
82 Meconta 06 5/mi²
83 Magude 04 4/mi²
84 Pebane 09 4/mi²
85 Caniçado 02 3/mi²
86 Marrupa 07 3/mi²
87 Inhaminga 05 2/mi²
88 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mozambique pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Boane leads with 303,611 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Boane has 303,611 people per square mile — that's roughly 474 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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