Macia Population 2026

Macia has a population of 32,286, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Gaza Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,286

Rank in Mozambique

#39

Coordinates

25.03°S, 33.10°E

~75 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

116 km

72 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gaza Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Xai-Xai	154,356	#13
Chibuto	73,393	#22
Chokwé	63,695	#24
Xilembene	23,742	#52

Cities near Macia

Xilembene23,742 people · ~41 km away
Manhiça65,240 people · ~51 km away
Xai-Xai154,356 people · ~55 km away
Chokwé63,695 people · ~56 km away
Chibuto73,393 people · ~58 km away
Maputo1,254,837 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Macia?

Macia has a population of 32,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Macia in?

Macia is located in Gaza Province, Mozambique.

Is Macia the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 116 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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