Gorongosa Population 2026

Gorongosa has a population of 21,792, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Sofala. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,792

Rank in Mozambique

#56

Coordinates

18.68°S, 34.07°E

~329 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

825 km

512 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
Caia	21,179	#57
Búzi	16,369	#63

Cities near Gorongosa

Gondola39,351 people · ~64 km away
Nhamatanda30,087 people · ~68 km away
Chimoio422,046 people · ~79 km away
Messica15,907 people · ~110 km away
Catandica25,869 people · ~117 km away
Dondo82,260 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gorongosa?

Gorongosa has a population of 21,792 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Gorongosa in?

Gorongosa is located in Sofala, Mozambique.

Is Gorongosa the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 825 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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