Pemba Population 2026

Pemba has a population of 232,932, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Cabo Delgado Province. Roughly 0.6% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 5.4× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

232,932

Rank in Mozambique

#10

Coordinates

12.97°S, 40.52°E

~50 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,666 km

1,035 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cabo Delgado Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Montepuez	88,442	#20
Mocímboa da Praia	45,313	#30
Chiúre	37,871	#35
Mocímboa	27,909	#44
Mueda	27,274	#46
Macomia	23,228	#54

Cities near Pemba

Macomia23,228 people · ~92 km away
Chiúre37,871 people · ~92 km away
Montepuez88,442 people · ~165 km away
Nacala239,808 people · ~178 km away
Mueda27,274 people · ~180 km away
Mocímboa da Praia45,313 people · ~181 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pemba?

Pemba has a population of 232,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Pemba in?

Pemba is located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.

Is Pemba the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,666 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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