Maxixe Population 2026

Maxixe has a population of 126,408, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Inhambane Province. Roughly 0.3% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

126,408

Rank in Mozambique

#14

Coordinates

23.86°S, 35.35°E

~21 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

364 km

226 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Inhambane Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Inhambane	95,388	#18
Vilankulo	43,183	#32
Massinga	24,312	#49

Cities near Maxixe

Inhambane95,388 people · ~4 km away
Massinga24,312 people · ~59 km away
Chibuto73,393 people · ~206 km away
Vilankulo43,183 people · ~207 km away
Xai-Xai154,356 people · ~217 km away
Xilembene23,742 people · ~231 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maxixe?

Maxixe has a population of 126,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Maxixe in?

Maxixe is located in Inhambane Province, Mozambique.

Is Maxixe the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 364 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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