Malema Population 2026

Malema has a population of 23,553, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Nampula. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,553

Rank in Mozambique

#53

Coordinates

14.95°S, 37.42°E

~639 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,324 km

822 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nampula

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Nampula	770,379	#3
Nacala	239,808	#9
Angoche	104,540	#17
Mozambique	55,829	#25
Nametil	52,457	#26
Monapo	50,134	#27
Namialo	37,226	#36
Mutuáli	32,921	#38

Cities near Malema

Mutuáli32,921 people · ~45 km away
Gurúè168,971 people · ~74 km away
Alto Molocue49,019 people · ~82 km away
Cuamba91,780 people · ~96 km away
Ribáuè30,241 people · ~98 km away
Nampula770,379 people · ~200 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malema?

Malema has a population of 23,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Malema in?

Malema is located in Nampula, Mozambique.

Is Malema the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,324 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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