Most Dense in Mozambique

Top 43 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Mozambique

1 Boane 04 303,611/mi²
2 Mozambique 06 96,257/mi²
3 Pemba 01 18,497/mi²
4 Maputo 11 8,464/mi²
5 Quelimane 09 7,745/mi²
6 Matola 04 6,621/mi²
7 Nampula 06 6,014/mi²
8 Chimoio 10 3,557/mi²
9 Tete 08 2,652/mi²
10 Beira 05 2,171/mi²
11 Nacala 06 1,328/mi²
12 Lichinga 07 1,316/mi²
13 Inhambane 03 1,091/mi²
14 Maxixe 03 534/mi²
15 Xai-Xai 02 403/mi²
16 Montepuez 01 285/mi²
17 Ibo 01 197/mi²
18 Manica 10 139/mi²
19 Chiúre 01 122/mi²
20 Mandimba 07 112/mi²
21 Mocímboa da Praia 01 99/mi²
22 Mocímboa 01 89/mi²
23 Macomia 01 75/mi²
24 Cuamba 07 72/mi²
25 Dondo 05 64/mi²
26 Manhiça 04 60/mi²
27 Morrumbene 03 55/mi²
28 Machipanda 10 53/mi²
29 Metangula 07 46/mi²
30 Macia 02 40/mi²
31 Mueda 01 38/mi²
32 Vilankulo 03 36/mi²
33 Bilene 02 32/mi²
34 Gondola 10 30/mi²
35 Massinga 03 29/mi²
36 Marracuene 04 28/mi²
37 Namacurra 09 23/mi²
38 Nhamatanda 05 22/mi²
39 Quissico 03 22/mi²
40 Homoíne 03 18/mi²
41 Inharrime 03 13/mi²
42 Luabo 09 9/mi²
43 Insaca 07 6/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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