Inhambane Population 2026

Inhambane has a population of 95,388, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Inhambane Province. Roughly 0.3% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

95,388

Rank in Mozambique

#18

Coordinates

23.86°S, 35.38°E

~8 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

366 km

227 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Inhambane Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Maxixe	126,408	#14
Vilankulo	43,183	#32
Massinga	24,312	#49

Cities near Inhambane

Maxixe126,408 people · ~4 km away
Massinga24,312 people · ~60 km away
Vilankulo43,183 people · ~207 km away
Chibuto73,393 people · ~209 km away
Xai-Xai154,356 people · ~220 km away
Xilembene23,742 people · ~234 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Inhambane?

Inhambane has a population of 95,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Inhambane in?

Inhambane is located in Inhambane Province, Mozambique.

Is Inhambane the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 366 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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