What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo
Maputo is the capital city and seat of government of Mozambique, a country in Eastern Africa. Mozambique uses the ISO codes MZ and MOZ, and its international dialling code is +258. The currency in use is the Mozambican metical (MZN).
For the full profile of Mozambique, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Mozambique country page. The country has an estimated population of 35,631,653 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Mozambique
- Capital: Maputo
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)
- Calling code: +258
- Flag emoji: 🇲🇿
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
Is Maputo the largest city in Mozambique?
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Maputo?
Maputo, like the rest of Mozambique, uses the Mozambican metical (MZN, symbol MT).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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