What is the Capital of Mozambique?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Mozambique is Maputo. Mozambique is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 34,090,466. The official currency is the Mozambican metical and the primary language spoken is Portuguese.
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Maputo at a glance
| Capital city | Maputo |
|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique (Republic of Mozambique) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 34,090,466 (45th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN) |
| Calling code | +258 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Mozambique
- Lilongwe, capital of Malawi
- Pretoria, capital of South Africa
- Mbabane, capital of Eswatini
- Dodoma, capital of Tanzania
- Lusaka, capital of Zambia
- Harare, capital of Zimbabwe
Mozambique in context
- Mozambique covers 801,590 km², making it the 34th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 43 people per km² ranks 144th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- With 34,090,466 people, Mozambique holds about 7.8% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 2.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mozambique is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Mozambique — FAQ
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
Is Maputo the largest city in Mozambique?
Yes — Maputo is both the capital and the largest city of Mozambique.
What country is Maputo in?
Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique.
What continent is Maputo in?
Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is located in Africa.
Is Maputo the capital of Mozambique?
Yes — Maputo is the capital of Mozambique (official name: Republic of Mozambique).
Maputo is the capital of which country?
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, in Eastern Africa.
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