Massinga Population 2026

Massinga has a population of 24,312, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Inhambane Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,312

Rank in Mozambique

#49

Coordinates

23.33°S, 35.38°E

~111 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

407 km

253 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Inhambane Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Maxixe	126,408	#14
Inhambane	95,388	#18
Vilankulo	43,183	#32

Cities near Massinga

Maxixe126,408 people · ~59 km away
Inhambane95,388 people · ~60 km away
Vilankulo43,183 people · ~148 km away
Chibuto73,393 people · ~241 km away
Xai-Xai154,356 people · ~260 km away
Xilembene23,742 people · ~263 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Massinga?

Massinga has a population of 24,312 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Massinga in?

Massinga is located in Inhambane Province, Mozambique.

Is Massinga the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 407 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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