Mozambique Provinces and Capitals List

Mozambique, officially known as the Republic of Mozambique, is a country located in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the southwest. Mozambique is divided into ten provinces, which are further subdivided into districts. Here is a list of the ten provinces of Mozambique:

Mozambique is a southeastern African country bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and the Indian Ocean. The country is divided into 10 provinces and 1 capital city province for administrative governance. Maputo is the national capital and also the largest city in Mozambique.

The country includes Indian Ocean coastlines, river basins, tropical forests, savannahs, plateaus, and agricultural plains spread across southeastern Africa. Different provinces are known for mining, agriculture, fishing, tourism, natural gas production, and port trade.

Key Facts

• National capital: Maputo
• Total population: 35,200,000 (Official estimate 2025)
• Total area: 801,590 km² (309,496 sq miles)
• Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
• Bordering countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini
• Total Provinces and Capital City Province: 11
• Total Districts: 150+

List of Provinces and Capitals of Mozambique

Total administrative divisions shown: 11 | Combined population: 35,200,000 | Combined area: 801,590 km²

Largest Provinces by Area

• Niassa - 49,829 sq mi (129,056 km²)
• Zambézia - 39,817 sq mi (103,127 km²)
• Tete - 38,000 sq mi (98,417 km²)
• Cabo Delgado - 31,901 sq mi (82,625 km²)
• Nampula - 31,508 sq mi (81,606 km²)
• Gaza - 29,087 sq mi (75,334 km²)
• Inhambane - 26,492 sq mi (68,615 km²)
• Sofala - 26,262 sq mi (68,018 km²)

Most Populous Provinces

• Nampula - Population: 6,900,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Zambézia - Population: 4,000,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Tete - Population: 3,100,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Cabo Delgado - Population: 2,800,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Maputo Province - Population: 2,800,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Sofala - Population: 2,700,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Manica - Population: 2,200,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Niassa - Population: 2,200,000 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Provinces by Area

• Maputo City - 134 sq mi (347 km²)
• Maputo Province - 10,061 sq mi (26,058 km²)
• Manica - 23,807 sq mi (61,661 km²)
• Sofala - 26,262 sq mi (68,018 km²)
• Inhambane - 26,492 sq mi (68,615 km²)
• Gaza - 29,087 sq mi (75,334 km²)

Provinces by Regional Grouping

• Capital Region: Maputo City
• Central Coast: Sofala
• Central Highlands: Manica
• Central-North Coast: Zambézia
• Northern Coast: Cabo Delgado
• Northern Interior: Niassa
• Northern Mozambique: Nampula
• Southern Coast: Inhambane
• Southern Mozambique: Gaza, Maputo Province
• Western Mozambique: Tete

Landlocked Provinces

• Manica
• Niassa
• Tete

Provinces with Coastline

• Cabo Delgado
• Gaza
• Inhambane
• Maputo Province
• Maputo City
• Nampula
• Sofala
• Zambézia

Provinces Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• Tanzania: Cabo Delgado, Niassa
• Malawi: Niassa, Tete, Zambézia
• Zambia: Tete
• Zimbabwe: Manica, Sofala, Tete
• South Africa: Gaza, Maputo Province
• Eswatini: Maputo Province

Sources

• National Institute of Statistics Mozambique
• World Bank - Mozambique Data
• CIA World Factbook - Mozambique
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Mozambique
• Government of Mozambique