Macomia Population 2026

Macomia has a population of 23,228, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Cabo Delgado Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,228

Rank in Mozambique

#54

Coordinates

12.25°S, 40.12°E

~360 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,718 km

1,067 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cabo Delgado Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Pemba	232,932	#10
Montepuez	88,442	#20
Mocímboa da Praia	45,313	#30
Chiúre	37,871	#35
Mocímboa	27,909	#44
Mueda	27,274	#46

Cities near Macomia

Mueda27,274 people · ~90 km away
Pemba232,932 people · ~92 km away
Mocímboa da Praia45,313 people · ~103 km away
Mocímboa27,909 people · ~106 km away
Chiúre37,871 people · ~132 km away
Montepuez88,442 people · ~156 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Macomia?

Macomia has a population of 23,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Macomia in?

Macomia is located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.

Is Macomia the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,718 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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