Current Date And Time In Maputo City, Mozambique
Sunday, 28 June 2026
02:16:08 CAT
Capital: Maputo
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,766,184
Area: 1,897.53 km²
State Code: CM
Find states and regions closest to Maputo City in Mozambique with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Mozambique and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Mozambique
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Maputo City from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Maputo Province | 26 mi | 42 km | 23 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Lubombo Region | 74 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Hhohho Region | 77 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Manzini Region | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Shiselweni | 103 mi | 166 km | 89 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Mpumalanga | 130 mi | 210 km | 113 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gaza Province | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| KwaZulu-Natal | 205 mi | 330 km | 178 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Limpopo | 236 mi | 379 km | 205 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Inhambane Province | 248 mi | 399 km | 215 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Maputo City by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Maputo City supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Malawi | 383 mi | 616 km | 332 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Zimbabwe | 418 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Eswatini | 601 mi | 968 km | 522 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Zambia | 637 mi | 1,026 km | 553 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Comoros | 711 mi | 1,144 km | 617 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Maputo City. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo City (You) | Mozambique | 1,766,184 | 1,898 | 930.78 |
| Maputo Province | Mozambique | 2,216,460 | 22,693 | 55.62 |
| Lubombo Region | Eswatini | 212,531 | 5,945 | 35.73 |
| Hhohho Region | Eswatini | 320,651 | 3,569 | 88.46 |
| Manzini Region | Eswatini | 384,602 | 4,070 | 93.99 |
| Shiselweni | Eswatini | 217,242 | 3,786 | 57.39 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 4,797,000 | 76,495 | 62.71 |
| Gaza Province | Mozambique | 1,422,460 | 75,334 | 8.90 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa | 11,899,000 | 94,361 | 126.11 |
| Limpopo | South Africa | — | 125,754 | — |
| Inhambane Province | Mozambique | 1,371,712 | 68,775 | 11.58 |
How does Maputo City rank within Mozambique? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Maputo City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Nampula | 5,758,920 |
| Zambezia Province | 5,110,787 |
| Tete | 2,648,941 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | 2,320,261 |
| Sofala | 2,259,248 |
| Maputo Province | 2,216,460 |
| Niassa Province | 1,810,794 |
| Maputo City ⭐ | 1,766,184 |
| Gaza Province | 1,422,460 |
| Inhambane Province | 1,371,712 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Niassa Province | 122,827 |
| Zambezia Province | 103,478 |
| Tete | 98,417 |
| Nampula | 79,010 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | 78,778 |
| Gaza Province | 75,334 |
| Inhambane Province | 68,775 |
| Sofala | 68,018 |
| Manica | 62,272 |
| Maputo Province | 22,693 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Maputo City ⭐ | 930.78 |
| Maputo Province | 55.62 |
| Nampula | 33.01 |
| Zambezia Province | 26.63 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | 19.08 |
| Sofala | 14.66 |
| Inhambane Province | 11.58 |
| Tete | 11.26 |
| Gaza Province | 8.90 |
| Niassa Province | 8.41 |
Maputo City is a state or region within Mozambique in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Maputo City is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Maputo City by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mozambique page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Maputo City using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Maputo City.
Knowing the distance from Maputo City to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mozambique. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Maputo City map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Maputo City to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Maputo City table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Maputo City below the states table, or compare all Mozambique states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Mozambique state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.