Ressano Garcia Population 2026

Ressano Garcia has a population of 110,000, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Maputo Province. Roughly 0.3% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

110,000

Rank in Mozambique

#16

Coordinates

25.44°S, 32.00°E

~125 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

83 km

52 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maputo Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Matola	1,198,988	#2
Manhiça	65,240	#23
Boane	27,325	#45

Cities near Ressano Garcia

Matola1,198,988 people · ~74 km away
Boane27,325 people · ~75 km away
Manhiça65,240 people · ~82 km away
Maputo1,254,837 people · ~83 km away
Macia32,286 people · ~120 km away
Chokwé63,695 people · ~142 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ressano Garcia?

Ressano Garcia has a population of 110,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Ressano Garcia in?

Ressano Garcia is located in Maputo Province, Mozambique.

Is Ressano Garcia the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 83 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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