Chinde Population 2026

Chinde has a population of 17,558, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Zambezia Province. It is about 71× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,558

Rank in Mozambique

#61

Coordinates

18.58°S, 36.46°E

~4 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

913 km

567 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zambezia Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Quelimane	349,842	#7
Mocuba	196,001	#11
Gurúè	168,971	#12
Alto Molocue	49,019	#28
Milange	35,146	#37
Morrumbala	24,076	#51
Namacurra	22,647	#55
Maganja	17,900	#60

Cities near Chinde

Marromeu45,777 people · ~63 km away
Quelimane349,842 people · ~90 km away
Namacurra22,647 people · ~135 km away
Caia21,179 people · ~145 km away
Morrumbala24,076 people · ~167 km away
Maganja17,900 people · ~180 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chinde?

Chinde has a population of 17,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Chinde in?

Chinde is located in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.

Is Chinde the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 913 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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