What is the capital of Mozambique?
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, located in the south of the country on the Indian Ocean coast. This port city has approximately 1.1 million inhabitants and is the country's main economic hub.
Maputo, economic and administrative capital
Maputo is located at the far south of Mozambique, near the border with South Africa and eSwatini. This strategic position makes it an important port for regional trade and the country's main entry point.
Characteristics of the capital
- Population : approximately 1.1 million inhabitants in the city, 2.7 million in the metropolitan area
- Status : political, economic and cultural capital of Mozambique
- Architecture : mix of Portuguese, Arab and African influences
- Port : one of the most important on the East African coast
Key points
Maputo was formerly called Lourenço Marques under Portuguese colonization. The city took its current name in 1976, one year after Mozambique's independence.