Chokwé Population 2026

Chokwé has a population of 63,695, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Gaza Province. Roughly 0.2% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,695

Rank in Mozambique

#24

Coordinates

24.53°S, 32.98°E

~35 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

164 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gaza Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Xai-Xai	154,356	#13
Chibuto	73,393	#22
Macia	32,286	#39
Xilembene	23,742	#52

Cities near Chokwé

Xilembene23,742 people · ~33 km away
Macia32,286 people · ~56 km away
Chibuto73,393 people · ~58 km away
Xai-Xai154,356 people · ~88 km away
Manhiça65,240 people · ~98 km away
Ressano Garcia110,000 people · ~142 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chokwé?

Chokwé has a population of 63,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Chokwé in?

Chokwé is located in Gaza Province, Mozambique.

Is Chokwé the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 164 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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