Tete Population 2026
Tete has a population of 357,000, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Tete. Roughly 1.0% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 3.5× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
357,000
Rank in Mozambique
#6
Coordinates
16.16°S, 33.59°E
~137 m elevation · Africa/Maputo
Distance to capital (Maputo)
1,096 km
681 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tete
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FAQ
What is the population of Tete?
Tete has a population of 357,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Mozambique.
What region is Tete in?
Tete is located in Tete, Mozambique.
Is Tete the capital of Mozambique?
No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,096 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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