Maganja Population 2026

Maganja has a population of 17,900, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Zambezia Province. It is about 70× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,900

Rank in Mozambique

#60

Coordinates

17.31°S, 37.51°E

~54 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,088 km

676 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zambezia Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Quelimane	349,842	#7
Mocuba	196,001	#11
Gurúè	168,971	#12
Alto Molocue	49,019	#28
Milange	35,146	#37
Morrumbala	24,076	#51
Namacurra	22,647	#55
Chinde	17,558	#61

Cities near Maganja

Namacurra22,647 people · ~55 km away
Pebane17,167 people · ~67 km away
Mocuba196,001 people · ~77 km away
Quelimane349,842 people · ~91 km away
Chinde17,558 people · ~180 km away
Alto Molocue49,019 people · ~187 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maganja?

Maganja has a population of 17,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Maganja in?

Maganja is located in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.

Is Maganja the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,088 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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