Smallest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Mozambique

1 Ibo 01 5,701
2 Caniçado 02 6,608
3 Insaca 07 6,668
4 Luabo 09 7,099
5 Homoíne 03 8,447
6 Bilene 02 9,235
7 Inharrime 03 9,415
8 Marrupa 07 9,565
10 Nhamayabué 08 10,088
11 Quissico 03 10,391
12 Meconta 06 10,891
13 Xinavane 04 11,534
14 Inhaminga 05 11,564
15 Manjacaze 02 11,984
16 Magude 04 12,419
17 Morrumbene 03 12,532
18 Marracuene 04 13,051
19 Inhassoro 03 13,122
20 Metangula 07 14,835
21 Moamba 04 14,940
22 Ulongué 08 15,820
23 Messica 10 15,907
24 Machipanda 10 15,962
25 Búzi 05 16,369
26 Pebane 09 17,167
27 Chinde 09 17,558
28 Maganja 09 17,900
29 Murrupula 06 19,504
30 Iapala 06 20,146
31 Caia 05 21,179
32 Gorongosa 05 21,792
33 Namacurra 09 22,647
34 Macomia 01 23,228
35 Malema 06 23,553
36 Xilembene 02 23,742
37 Morrumbala 09 24,076
38 Mossuril 06 24,079
39 Massinga 03 24,312
40 Catandica 10 25,869
41 Namapa-erati 06 26,383
42 Mueda 01 27,274
43 Boane 04 27,325
44 Mocímboa 01 27,909
45 Namaacha 04 29,272
46 Micolene 06 29,686
47 Nhamatanda 05 30,087
48 Ribáuè 06 30,241
49 Mocímboa da Praia 01 30,950
50 Macia 02 32,286
51 Mutuáli 06 32,921
52 Milange 09 35,146
53 Songo 08 36,523
54 Namialo 06 37,226
55 Chiúre 01 37,871
56 Gondola 10 39,351
57 Manica 10 41,961
58 Vilankulo 03 43,183
59 Moatize 08 45,213
60 Marromeu 05 45,777
61 Alto Molocue 09 49,019
62 Monapo 06 50,134
63 Nametil 06 52,457
64 Mozambique 06 55,829
65 Chibuto 02 58,012
66 Chokwé 02 63,695
67 Manhiça 04 65,240
68 Mocuba 09 69,045
69 Inhambane 03 82,119
70 Dondo 05 82,260
71 Montepuez 01 88,442
72 Cuamba 07 91,780
73 Angoche 06 104,540
74 Ressano Garcia 04 110,000
75 Xai-Xai 02 116,343
76 Mandimba 07 118,922
77 Pemba 01 141,316
78 Lichinga 07 142,253
79 Tete 08 152,909
80 Maxixe 03 155,521
81 Gurúè 09 168,971
82 Chimoio 10 238,976
83 Nacala 06 239,808
84 Quelimane 09 349,842
85 Beira 05 530,604
86 Nampula 06 743,000
87 Matola 04 1,032,197
88 Maputo 11 1,133,200

The smallest cities in Mozambique (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ibo has a population of just 5,701. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,701 residents, Ibo is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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