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Mozambique at a glance
- Capital
- Maputo
- Population
- 34,881,007
- Area
- 801,590 km²
- Calling code
- +258
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Mozambique
Explore Maputo, Matola and Nampula. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency MZNTime in Maputo 03:36UTC+02:00Country codes MZ / MOZ
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Maputo. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
8 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Tunduru Gardens
Tunduru Gardens is one option for your time in Maputo. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Mbuluzi River
Mbuluzi River is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Maputo–Katembe bridge
Maputo–Katembe bridge is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Infulene River
Infulene River is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Fort Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Lourenço Marques
Fort Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Lourenço Marques is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Banco de Moçambique Tower 1
Banco de Moçambique Tower 1 is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Praça da Independência
Praça da Independência is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Maputo
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Maputo.
MPM
An arrival option for Maputo
Maputo Airport
5.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Maputo. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at MPM
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
MPM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo Airport | MPM | 5.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport | VJB | 167.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Inhambane Airport | INH | 367.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Vilankulo Airport | VNX | 519.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Beira International Airport | BEW | 726.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Chimoio Airport | VPY | 762.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Maputo Airport
Maputo · FQMA
Elevation145 ft
Coordinates-25.920799, 32.572601
Runways
05 / 23
12008 × 148 ft
ASP10 / 28
5577 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Approach121.3 MHz
Center127.7 MHz
Ground121.7 MHz
Tower118.1 MHz
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport
Xai-Xai · FQXA
Elevation291 ft
Coordinates-24.892909, 33.753024
Runways
02 / 20
5906 × Unknown width ft
concreteRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Inhambane Airport
Inhambane · FQIN
Elevation30 ft
Coordinates-23.8764, 35.408501
Runways
06 / 24
2625 × 98 ft
SAN16 / 34
4921 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AFIS118.4 MHz
Vilankulo Airport
Vilanculo · FQVL
Elevation46 ft
Coordinates-22.018400192260742, 35.31330108642578
Runways
10 / 28
2461 × 75 ft
ASP17 / 35
4823 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.3 MHz
Beira International Airport
Beira · FQBR
Elevation33 ft
Coordinates-19.7964, 34.9076
Runways
12 / 30
7874 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Approach119.7 MHz
Ground121.7 MHz
Tower118.1 MHz
Chimoio Airport
Chimoio · FQCH
Elevation2287 ft
Coordinates-19.15130043029785, 33.42900085449219
Runways
01 / 19
7874 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AFIS118.4 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Maputo
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Maputo. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 8 ideas for Maputo — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
Tunduru Gardens
Directions ↗Tunduru Gardens is one option for your time in Maputo. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo
Directions ↗Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mbuluzi River
Directions ↗Mbuluzi River is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Maputo–Katembe bridge
Directions ↗Maputo–Katembe bridge is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Infulene River
Directions ↗Infulene River is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Fort Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Lourenço Marques
Directions ↗Fort Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Lourenço Marques is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Banco de Moçambique Tower 1
Directions ↗Banco de Moçambique Tower 1 is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Praça da Independência
Directions ↗Praça da Independência is one option for your time in Maputo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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