Cuamba Population 2026

Cuamba has a population of 91,780, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Niassa Province. Roughly 0.3% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

91,780

Rank in Mozambique

#19

Coordinates

14.80°S, 36.54°E

~586 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,308 km

812 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niassa Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Lichinga	281,341	#8
Mandimba	118,922	#15

Cities near Cuamba

Mutuáli32,921 people · ~51 km away
Gurúè168,971 people · ~88 km away
Malema23,553 people · ~96 km away
Mandimba118,922 people · ~108 km away
Alto Molocue49,019 people · ~154 km away
Milange35,146 people · ~166 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cuamba?

Cuamba has a population of 91,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Cuamba in?

Cuamba is located in Niassa Province, Mozambique.

Is Cuamba the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,308 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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