Nhamatanda Population 2026

Nhamatanda has a population of 30,087, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Sofala. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,087

Rank in Mozambique

#42

Coordinates

19.27°S, 34.21°E

~59 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

763 km

474 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sofala

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Beira	687,764	#4
Dondo	82,260	#21
Marromeu	45,777	#29
Gorongosa	21,792	#56
Caia	21,179	#57
Búzi	16,369	#63

Cities near Nhamatanda

Gondola39,351 people · ~63 km away
Dondo82,260 people · ~67 km away
Gorongosa21,792 people · ~68 km away
Búzi16,369 people · ~71 km away
Chimoio422,046 people · ~78 km away
Beira687,764 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nhamatanda?

Nhamatanda has a population of 30,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Nhamatanda in?

Nhamatanda is located in Sofala, Mozambique.

Is Nhamatanda the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 763 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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