Smallest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by smallest cities

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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

9 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 9,665

10 Nhamayabué 08 10,088

11 Meconta 06 10,891

12 Xinavane 04 11,534

13 Inhaminga 05 11,564

14 Manjacaze 02 11,984

15 Quissico 03 12,070

16 Magude 04 12,419

17 Morrumbene 03 12,532

18 Marracuene 04 13,051

19 Inhassoro 03 13,122

20 Namaacha 04 14,781

21 Metangula 07 14,835

22 Moamba 04 14,940

23 Ulongué 08 15,820

24 Messica 10 15,907

25 Machipanda 10 15,962

26 Búzi 05 16,369

27 Pebane 09 17,167

28 Chinde 09 17,558

29 Maganja 09 17,900

30 Murrupula 06 19,504

31 Iapala 06 20,146

32 Caia 05 21,179

33 Gorongosa 05 21,792

34 Namacurra 09 22,647

35 Macomia 01 23,228

36 Malema 06 23,553

37 Xilembene 02 23,742

38 Morrumbala 09 24,076

39 Mossuril 06 24,079

40 Massinga 03 24,312

41 Catandica 10 25,869

42 Namapa-erati 06 26,383

43 Mueda 01 27,274

44 Boane 04 27,325

45 Mocímboa 01 27,909

46 Micolene 06 29,686

47 Nhamatanda 05 30,087

48 Ribáuè 06 30,241

49 Songo 08 31,101

50 Macia 02 32,286

51 Mutuáli 06 32,921

52 Milange 09 35,146

53 Namialo 06 37,226

54 Chiúre 01 37,871

55 Gondola 10 39,351

56 Manica 10 41,961

57 Vilankulo 03 43,183

58 Moatize 08 45,213

59 Mocímboa da Praia 01 45,313

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 Chokwé 02 63,695

66 Manhiça 04 65,240

67 Chibuto 02 73,393

68 Dondo 05 82,260

69 Montepuez 01 88,442

70 Cuamba 07 91,780

71 Inhambane 03 95,388

72 Angoche 06 104,540

73 Ressano Garcia 04 110,000

74 Mandimba 07 118,922

75 Maxixe 03 126,408

76 Xai-Xai 02 154,356

77 Gurúè 09 168,971

78 Mocuba 09 196,001

79 Pemba 01 232,932

80 Nacala 06 239,808

81 Lichinga 07 281,341

82 Quelimane 09 349,842

83 Tete 08 357,000

84 Chimoio 10 422,046

85 Beira 05 687,764

86 Nampula 06 770,379

87 Matola 04 1,198,988

88 Maputo 11 1,254,837

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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