Mocímboa da Praia Population 2026
Mocímboa da Praia has a population of 45,313, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Cabo Delgado Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,313
Rank in Mozambique
#30
Coordinates
11.35°S, 40.35°E
~25 m elevation · Africa/Maputo
Distance to capital (Maputo)
1,818 km
1,129 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Mocímboa da Praia?
Mocímboa da Praia has a population of 45,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Mozambique.
What region is Mocímboa da Praia in?
Mocímboa da Praia is located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.
Is Mocímboa da Praia the capital of Mozambique?
No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,818 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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