Morrumbala Population 2026

Morrumbala has a population of 24,076, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Zambezia Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,076

Rank in Mozambique

#51

Coordinates

17.33°S, 35.58°E

~412 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,009 km

627 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zambezia Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Quelimane	349,842	#7
Mocuba	196,001	#11
Gurúè	168,971	#12
Alto Molocue	49,019	#28
Milange	35,146	#37
Namacurra	22,647	#55
Maganja	17,900	#60
Chinde	17,558	#61

Cities near Morrumbala

Caia21,179 people · ~60 km away
Marromeu45,777 people · ~114 km away
Milange35,146 people · ~138 km away
Quelimane349,842 people · ~151 km away
Namacurra22,647 people · ~154 km away
Mocuba196,001 people · ~159 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Morrumbala?

Morrumbala has a population of 24,076 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Morrumbala in?

Morrumbala is located in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.

Is Morrumbala the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,009 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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