Búzi Population 2026

Búzi has a population of 16,369, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Sofala. It is about 77× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,369

Rank in Mozambique

#63

Coordinates

19.86°S, 34.47°E

~39 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

705 km

438 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sofala

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Beira	687,764	#4
Dondo	82,260	#21
Marromeu	45,777	#29
Nhamatanda	30,087	#42
Gorongosa	21,792	#56
Caia	21,179	#57

Cities near Búzi

Beira687,764 people · ~39 km away
Dondo82,260 people · ~40 km away
Nhamatanda30,087 people · ~71 km away
Gondola39,351 people · ~122 km away
Chimoio422,046 people · ~133 km away
Gorongosa21,792 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Búzi?

Búzi has a population of 16,369 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Búzi in?

Búzi is located in Sofala, Mozambique.

Is Búzi the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 705 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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