Nampula Population 2026

Nampula has a population of 770,379, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Nampula. Roughly 2.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 1.6× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

770,379

Rank in Mozambique

Coordinates

15.12°S, 39.27°E

~431 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,392 km

864 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nampula

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Nacala	239,808	#9
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 Nampula

Nametil52,457 people · ~68 km away
Namialo37,226 people · ~80 km away
Ribáuè30,241 people · ~103 km away
Monapo50,134 people · ~113 km away
Angoche104,540 people · ~142 km away
Mozambique55,829 people · ~158 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nampula?

Nampula has a population of 770,379 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Nampula in?

Nampula is located in Nampula, Mozambique.

Is Nampula the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,392 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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