Ulongué Population 2026

Ulongué has a population of 15,820, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Tete. It is about 79× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,820

Rank in Mozambique

#66

Coordinates

14.72°S, 34.36°E

~1,283 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

1,264 km

785 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tete

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Tete	357,000	#6
Moatize	45,213	#31
Songo	31,101	#40

Cities near Ulongué

Mandimba118,922 people · ~145 km away
Moatize45,213 people · ~169 km away
Tete357,000 people · ~180 km away
Lichinga281,341 people · ~183 km away
Songo31,101 people · ~197 km away
Milange35,146 people · ~215 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ulongué?

Ulongué has a population of 15,820 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Ulongué in?

Ulongué is located in Tete, Mozambique.

Is Ulongué the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 1,264 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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