Nacala Population 2026

Nacala has a population of 239,808, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Nampula. Roughly 0.7% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 5.2× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

239,808

Rank in Mozambique

Coordinates

14.56°S, 40.69°E

~137 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,523 km

946 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nampula

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Nampula	770,379	#3
Angoche	104,540	#17
Mozambique	55,829	#25
Nametil	52,457	#26
Monapo	50,134	#27
Namialo	37,226	#36
Mutuáli	32,921	#38
Ribáuè	30,241	#41

Cities near Nacala

Mozambique55,829 people · ~53 km away
Monapo50,134 people · ~57 km away
Namialo37,226 people · ~85 km away
Chiúre37,871 people · ~163 km away
Nampula770,379 people · ~164 km away
Pemba232,932 people · ~178 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nacala?

Nacala has a population of 239,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Nacala in?

Nacala is located in Nampula, Mozambique.

Is Nacala the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,523 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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