Youngest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Mozambique

1 Mocuba 09 17.2

2 Nacala 06 17.2

3 Mutuáli 06 17.2

4 Murrupula 06 17.2

5 Mueda 01 17.2

6 Mozambique 06 17.2

7 Mossuril 06 17.2

8 Morrumbene 03 17.2

9 Morrumbala 09 17.2

10 Montepuez 01 17.2

11 Monapo 06 17.2

12 Namaacha 04 17.2

13 Mocímboa da Praia 01 17.2

14 Mocímboa 01 17.2

15 Moatize 08 17.2

16 Moamba 04 17.2

17 Milange 09 17.2

18 Micolene 06 17.2

19 Metangula 07 17.2

20 Messica 10 17.2

21 Meconta 06 17.2

22 Maxixe 03 17.2

23 Quissico 03 17.2

24 Xinavane 04 17.2

25 Xilembene 02 17.2

26 Xai-Xai 02 17.2

27 Vilankulo 03 17.2

28 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 17.2

29 Ulongué 08 17.2

30 Tete 08 17.2

31 Songo 08 17.2

32 Ribáuè 06 17.2

33 Ressano Garcia 04 17.2

34 Matola 04 17.2

35 Quelimane 09 17.2

36 Pemba 01 17.2

37 Pebane 09 17.2

38 Nhamayabué 08 17.2

39 Nhamatanda 05 17.2

40 Nampula 06 17.2

41 Namialo 06 17.2

42 Nametil 06 17.2

43 Namapa-erati 06 17.2

44 Namacurra 09 17.2

45 Chinde 09 17.2

46 Ibo 01 17.2

47 Iapala 06 17.2

48 Homoíne 03 17.2

49 Gurúè 09 17.2

50 Gorongosa 05 17.2

51 Gondola 10 17.2

52 Dondo 05 17.2

53 Cuamba 07 17.2

54 Chokwé 02 17.2

55 Chiúre 01 17.2

56 Inhambane 03 17.2

57 Chimoio 10 17.2

58 Chibuto 02 17.2

59 Catandica 10 17.2

60 Caniçado 02 17.2

61 Caia 05 17.2

62 Búzi 05 17.2

63 Boane 04 17.2

64 Bilene 02 17.2

65 Beira 05 17.2

66 Angoche 06 17.2

67 Magude 04 17.2

68 Massinga 03 17.2

69 Marrupa 07 17.2

70 Marromeu 05 17.2

71 Marracuene 04 17.2

72 Maputo 11 17.2

73 Manjacaze 02 17.2

74 Manica 10 17.2

75 Manhiça 04 17.2

76 Mandimba 07 17.2

77 Malema 06 17.2

78 Alto Molocue 09 17.2

79 Maganja 09 17.2

80 Macomia 01 17.2

81 Macia 02 17.2

82 Machipanda 10 17.2

83 Luabo 09 17.2

84 Lichinga 07 17.2

85 Insaca 07 17.2

86 Inhassoro 03 17.2

87 Inharrime 03 17.2

88 Inhaminga 05 17.2

The youngest cities in Mozambique by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Mocuba has a median age of 17.2 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Mocuba's population is under 17.2 years old.
2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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