Montepuez Population 2026

Montepuez has a population of 88,442, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Cabo Delgado Province. Roughly 0.2% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

88,442

Rank in Mozambique

#20

Coordinates

13.13°S, 39.00°E

~532 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,577 km

979 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cabo Delgado Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Pemba	232,932	#10
Mocímboa da Praia	45,313	#30
Chiúre	37,871	#35
Mocímboa	27,909	#44
Mueda	27,274	#46
Macomia	23,228	#54

Cities near Montepuez

Chiúre37,871 people · ~89 km away
Macomia23,228 people · ~156 km away
Pemba232,932 people · ~165 km away
Mueda27,274 people · ~173 km away
Ribáuè30,241 people · ~215 km away
Nampula770,379 people · ~223 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Montepuez?

Montepuez has a population of 88,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Montepuez in?

Montepuez is located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.

Is Montepuez the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,577 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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