Monapo Population 2026

Monapo has a population of 50,134, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Nampula. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,134

Rank in Mozambique

#27

Coordinates

14.92°S, 40.30°E

~111 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,467 km

911 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nampula

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Nampula	770,379	#3
Nacala	239,808	#9
Angoche	104,540	#17
Mozambique	55,829	#25
Nametil	52,457	#26
Namialo	37,226	#36
Mutuáli	32,921	#38
Ribáuè	30,241	#41

Cities near Monapo

Namialo37,226 people · ~34 km away
Mozambique55,829 people · ~48 km away
Nacala239,808 people · ~57 km away
Nampula770,379 people · ~113 km away
Nametil52,457 people · ~136 km away
Angoche104,540 people · ~152 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Monapo?

Monapo has a population of 50,134 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Monapo in?

Monapo is located in Nampula, Mozambique.

Is Monapo the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,467 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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