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Maputo Province, Mozambique – Mozambique Flag

Current Date And Time In Maputo Province, Mozambique

Sunday, 28 June 2026
03:22:58 CAT
Capital: Matola
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,216,460
Area: 22,693.00 km²
State Code: L

States Near To Maputo Province


Find states and regions closest to Maputo Province 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

📍 Maputo Province Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Province from our regional database:

Capital CityMatola
Total Population2,216,460
Land Area22,693 km²
Population Density55.62 / km²
Center Latitude-25.5936° N
Center Longitude32.5373° E
Average Elevation59 m (193 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Maputo City Maputo City26 mi42 km23 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Hhohho Region Hhohho Region83 mi133 km72 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lubombo Region Lubombo Region94 mi151 km81 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Manzini Region Manzini Region103 mi166 km90 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Shiselweni Shiselweni121 mi194 km105 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga125 mi202 km109 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Gaza Province Gaza Province178 mi287 km155 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Limpopo Limpopo220 mi354 km191 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Inhambane Province Inhambane Province225 mi363 km196 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal227 mi365 km197 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Maputo Province


Explore countries nearest to Maputo Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Maputo Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi383 mi616 km332 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe418 mi672 km363 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini601 mi968 km522 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Zambia Zambia637 mi1,026 km553 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros711 mi1,144 km617 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Maputo Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Maputo Province (You)Mozambique2,216,46022,69355.62
Maputo CityMozambique1,766,1841,898930.78
Hhohho RegionEswatini320,6513,56988.46
Lubombo RegionEswatini212,5315,94535.73
Manzini RegionEswatini384,6024,07093.99
ShiselweniEswatini217,2423,78657.39
MpumalangaSouth Africa4,797,00076,49562.71
Gaza ProvinceMozambique1,422,46075,3348.90
LimpopoSouth Africa125,754
Inhambane ProvinceMozambique1,371,71268,77511.58
KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa11,899,00094,361126.11

🏆 Mozambique State Rankings

How does Maputo Province 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 Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Nampula5,758,920
Zambezia Province5,110,787
Tete2,648,941
Cabo Delgado Province2,320,261
Sofala2,259,248
Maputo Province ⭐2,216,460
Niassa Province1,810,794
Maputo City1,766,184
Gaza Province1,422,460
Inhambane Province1,371,712

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Maputo Province, Mozambique

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Maputo Province is a state or region within Mozambique in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Maputo Province 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Maputo Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Maputo Province to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Mozambique — see Mozambique state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Maputo Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Maputo Province 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Maputo Province 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 Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Maputo Province 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Maputo Province MapView the Maputo Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Maputo ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Maputo Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Mozambique Country DataGet complete Mozambique data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Maputo Province

How is the distance from Maputo Province to nearby states calculated?

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 Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Maputo Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Maputo Province 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.

Which states are closest to Maputo Province in Mozambique?

See the States Near To Maputo Province 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 Province below the states table, or compare all Mozambique states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Mozambique?

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.