Maputo
Maputo is a capital city in Mozambique with a population of about 1,254,837.
MozambiqueMajor city🏆 #1 most populated in Mozambique🕐 Africa/Maputo
Maputo is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. Located near the southern end of the country, it is within 120 kilometres of the borders with Eswatini and South Africa. The city has a population of 1,088,449 distributed over a land area of 347.69 km2 (134.24 sq mi). The Maputo metropolitan area includes the neighbouring city of Matola, and has a total population of 2,717,437. Maputo is a port city, with an economy centered on commerce. It is noted for its vibrant cultural scene and distinctive, eclectic architecture. Maputo was formerly named Lourenço Marques.
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About Maputo
| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| Explore | 11 |
| Population | 1,254,837 |
| Local currency | MZN |
| Coordinates | -25.9655, 32.5832 |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Major city |
| Population (Mozambique) | #1 most populated in Mozambique |
| Where on Earth | 25°57′56″S · 32°34′60″E |
| Hemisphere | S · E |
| Distance to the equator | 2,890 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 7,128 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Thembisa (South Africa) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 25.97, -147.42 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Dubai | 6,189 km |
| Cairo | 6,230 km |
| São Paulo | 7,871 km |
| Singapore | 8,208 km |
| Paris | 8,846 km |
| Moscow | 9,100 km |