Mocímboa Population 2026

Mocímboa has a population of 27,909, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Cabo Delgado Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,909

Rank in Mozambique

#44

Coordinates

11.32°S, 40.35°E

~19 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,822 km

1,131 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cabo Delgado Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Pemba	232,932	#10
Montepuez	88,442	#20
Mocímboa da Praia	45,313	#30
Chiúre	37,871	#35
Mueda	27,274	#46
Macomia	23,228	#54

Cities near Mocímboa

Mocímboa da Praia45,313 people · ~4 km away
Mueda27,274 people · ~95 km away
Macomia23,228 people · ~106 km away
Pemba232,932 people · ~185 km away
Chiúre37,871 people · ~238 km away
Montepuez88,442 people · ~249 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mocímboa?

Mocímboa has a population of 27,909 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Mocímboa in?

Mocímboa is located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.

Is Mocímboa the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,822 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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