Ribáuè Population 2026

Ribáuè has a population of 30,241, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Nampula. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,241

Rank in Mozambique

#41

Coordinates

14.94°S, 38.32°E

~557 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,363 km

846 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nampula

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Nampula	770,379	#3
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

Cities near Ribáuè

Malema23,553 people · ~98 km away
Alto Molocue49,019 people · ~103 km away
Nampula770,379 people · ~103 km away
Nametil52,457 people · ~139 km away
Mutuáli32,921 people · ~142 km away
Gurúè168,971 people · ~156 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ribáuè?

Ribáuè has a population of 30,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Ribáuè in?

Ribáuè is located in Nampula, Mozambique.

Is Ribáuè the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,363 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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