Pebane Population 2026

Pebane has a population of 17,167, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Zambezia Province. It is about 73× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,167

Rank in Mozambique

#62

Coordinates

17.26°S, 38.13°E

~24 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,125 km

699 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
Morrumbala	24,076	#51
Namacurra	22,647	#55
Maganja	17,900	#60

Cities near Pebane

Maganja17,900 people · ~67 km away
Namacurra22,647 people · ~120 km away
Micolene29,686 people · ~131 km away
Mocuba196,001 people · ~131 km away
Quelimane349,842 people · ~149 km away
Alto Molocue49,019 people · ~187 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pebane?

Pebane has a population of 17,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Pebane in?

Pebane is located in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.

Is Pebane the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,125 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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