Beira Population 2026

Beira has a population of 687,764, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Sofala. Roughly 1.9% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Beira (capital Maputo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

687,764

Rank in Mozambique

Coordinates

19.84°S, 34.84°E

~6 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

719 km

446 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sofala

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Dondo	82,260	#21
Marromeu	45,777	#29
Nhamatanda	30,087	#42
Gorongosa	21,792	#56
Caia	21,179	#57
Búzi	16,369	#63

Cities near Beira

Dondo82,260 people · ~28 km away
Búzi16,369 people · ~39 km away
Nhamatanda30,087 people · ~92 km away
Gondola39,351 people · ~150 km away
Gorongosa21,792 people · ~153 km away
Chimoio422,046 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beira?

Beira has a population of 687,764 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Beira in?

Beira is located in Sofala, Mozambique.

Is Beira the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 719 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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