Lichinga Population 2026

Lichinga has a population of 281,341, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Niassa Province. Roughly 0.8% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 4.5× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

281,341

Rank in Mozambique

Coordinates

13.31°S, 35.24°E

~1,349 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,434 km

891 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niassa Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Mandimba	118,922	#15
Cuamba	91,780	#19

Cities near Lichinga

Mandimba118,922 people · ~124 km away
Ulongué15,820 people · ~183 km away
Cuamba91,780 people · ~217 km away
Mutuáli32,921 people · ~257 km away
Malema23,553 people · ~297 km away
Gurúè168,971 people · ~304 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lichinga?

Lichinga has a population of 281,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Lichinga in?

Lichinga is located in Niassa Province, Mozambique.

Is Lichinga the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,434 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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