Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
347 km2
Area
63 Mbps
Internet
31m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
MPM (5km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Maputo is a capital city in Mozambique with a population of 1.3M. Internet speeds average 63 Mbps download. The city has 5,758 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Mozambique
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
1.3M
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
31 m
Language
Portuguese
Status
Capital City
Airport
MPM
GPS
-25.97, 32.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
63 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
MPM airport just 5 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 24C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
5,758 total POIs 16.6 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
148
Cafes
29
Bars
273
Fast Food
82
Shopping
Supermarkets
54
Convenience
841
Shopping Malls
13
Healthcare
Hospitals
29
Clinics
16
Pharmacies
57
Education
Schools
259
Universities
68
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
127
Playgrounds
11
Sports
275
Cinemas
8
Museums
9
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
1,462
Train Stations
8
Fuel Stations
82
Services
Banks
113
ATMs
43
Post Offices
7
Police
40
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
63 Mbps
Download
21 Mbps
Upload
17ms
Latency
8,143
Tests
2,361
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
20°
J
21°
F
22°
M
24°
A
25°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
25°
S
24°
O
22°
N
21°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 23.7 C Range: 26.9 - 20.4 C Rain: 693 mm/year Sunshine: 3,624 h/year
CITY SCORES
88.3
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.3
Overall
AIRPORT
MPM
Maputo Airport
5 km from center
Very close — ~8 min ride
FUN FACTS
Maputo (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈputu]) is the capital and largest city of Mozambique.
The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017) distributed over a land area of 347.69 km2 (134.24 sq mi).
The Maputo metropolitan area includes the neighbouring city of Matola, and has a total population of 2,717,437.
Maputo is situated on a large natural bay on the Indian Ocean, near where the rivers Tembe, Mbuluzi, Matola and Infulene converge.
Maputo City is the geographically smallest and most densely populated province in Mozambique.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Maputo known for?
Maputo is a city in Mozambique. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Maputo?
Maputo has an average download speed of 63 Mbps and upload speed of 21 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Maputo?
Maputo has an average year-round temperature of approximately 23.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Maputo?
Maputo is served by MPM (Maputo Airport), approximately 5 km from the city center.
What is the population of Maputo?
The population of Maputo is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Maputo have?
Maputo has 5,758 mapped points of interest, including 148 restaurants, 29 hospitals, 259 schools.
What country is Maputo in?
Maputo is located in Mozambique.