Marromeu Population 2026

Marromeu has a population of 45,777, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Sofala. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,777

Rank in Mozambique

#29

Coordinates

18.29°S, 35.95°E

~10 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

921 km

572 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sofala

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Beira	687,764	#4
Dondo	82,260	#21
Nhamatanda	30,087	#42
Gorongosa	21,792	#56
Caia	21,179	#57
Búzi	16,369	#63

Cities near Marromeu

Chinde17,558 people · ~63 km away
Caia21,179 people · ~82 km away
Quelimane349,842 people · ~110 km away
Morrumbala24,076 people · ~114 km away
Namacurra22,647 people · ~145 km away
Dondo82,260 people · ~194 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Marromeu?

Marromeu has a population of 45,777 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Marromeu in?

Marromeu is located in Sofala, Mozambique.

Is Marromeu the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 921 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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