Dondo Population 2026

Dondo has a population of 82,260, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Sofala. Roughly 0.2% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

82,260

Rank in Mozambique

#21

Coordinates

19.61°S, 34.74°E

~55 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

741 km

460 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sofala

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Beira	687,764	#4
Marromeu	45,777	#29
Nhamatanda	30,087	#42
Gorongosa	21,792	#56
Caia	21,179	#57
Búzi	16,369	#63

Cities near Dondo

Beira687,764 people · ~28 km away
Búzi16,369 people · ~40 km away
Nhamatanda30,087 people · ~67 km away
Gorongosa21,792 people · ~125 km away
Gondola39,351 people · ~129 km away
Chimoio422,046 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dondo?

Dondo has a population of 82,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Dondo in?

Dondo is located in Sofala, Mozambique.

Is Dondo the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 741 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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