Xilembene Population 2026

Xilembene has a population of 23,742, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Gaza Province. Roughly 0.1% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,742

Rank in Mozambique

#52

Coordinates

24.69°S, 33.26°E

~9 m elevation · Africa/Maputo

Distance to capital (Maputo)

157 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gaza Province

City	Population	Rank in Mozambique
Xai-Xai	154,356	#13
Chibuto	73,393	#22
Chokwé	63,695	#24
Macia	32,286	#39

Cities near Xilembene

Chibuto73,393 people · ~27 km away
Chokwé63,695 people · ~33 km away
Macia32,286 people · ~41 km away
Xai-Xai154,356 people · ~56 km away
Manhiça65,240 people · ~91 km away
Ressano Garcia110,000 people · ~152 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xilembene?

Xilembene has a population of 23,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Mozambique.

What region is Xilembene in?

Xilembene is located in Gaza Province, Mozambique.

Is Xilembene the capital of Mozambique?

No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 157 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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