Mandimba Population 2026

Mandimba has a population of 118,922, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Niassa Province. Roughly 0.3% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

118,922

Rank in Mozambique

#15

Coordinates

14.35°S, 35.65°E

~768 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,330 km

826 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niassa Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Lichinga	281,341	#8
Cuamba	91,780	#19

Cities near Mandimba

Cuamba91,780 people · ~108 km away
Lichinga281,341 people · ~124 km away
Ulongué15,820 people · ~145 km away
Mutuáli32,921 people · ~157 km away
Gurúè168,971 people · ~189 km away
Milange35,146 people · ~195 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mandimba?

Mandimba has a population of 118,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Mandimba in?

Mandimba is located in Niassa Province, Mozambique.

Is Mandimba the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,330 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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