Moatize Population 2026

Moatize has a population of 45,213, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Tete. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,213

Rank in Mozambique

#31

Coordinates

16.12°S, 33.73°E

~182 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,102 km

684 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tete

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Tete	357,000	#6
Songo	31,101	#40
Ulongué	15,820	#66

Cities near Moatize

Tete357,000 people · ~16 km away
Songo31,101 people · ~118 km away
Ulongué15,820 people · ~169 km away
Milange35,146 people · ~218 km away
Catandica25,869 people · ~224 km away
Morrumbala24,076 people · ~239 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Moatize?

Moatize has a population of 45,213 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Moatize in?

Moatize is located in Tete, Mozambique.

Is Moatize the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,102 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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