Alto Molocue Population 2026
Alto Molocue has a population of 49,019, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Zambezia Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,019
Rank in Mozambique
#28
Coordinates
15.64°S, 37.69°E
~571 m elevation · Africa/Maputo
Distance to capital (Maputo)
1,265 km
786 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zambezia Province
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FAQ
What is the population of Alto Molocue?
Alto Molocue has a population of 49,019 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Mozambique.
What region is Alto Molocue in?
Alto Molocue is located in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.
Is Alto Molocue the capital of Mozambique?
No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,265 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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