Categories in Nampula
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreTire ShopAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierCommercial PrinterConstruction Material WholesalerDigital PrinterFarmingImport Export CompanyPharmaceutical CompanyPoultry FarmScreen PrinterWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssemblies of God ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious InstitutionReligious OrganizationShipping ServiceSolar Energy CompanyState Government OfficeComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceComputer Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nampula
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 117 |
| Shopping | 93 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Corporate management | 57 |
| Other accommodation | 42 |
| Car repair | 40 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 38 |
| Churches | 35 |
| Apartments | 33 |
Nampula Facts
| Area | 278.9 km² |
| Population | 877,161 |
| Male Population | 447,051 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 430,110 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +580.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +129.8% |
| Median Age | 17.5 years (Male: 18.4, Female: 16.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,960 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.11646, 39.26660 |
| Postal Codes | 3100, 3118 |
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Nampula Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,894 | 232,367 | 381,672 | 719,680 | 877,161 | 1,101,595 | 1,364,072 |
| Population Density | 462.2 / km² | 833.2 / km² | 1,368.6 / km² | 2,580.7 / km² | 3,145.4 / km² | 3,950.1 / km² | 4,891.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNampula Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 129.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampula | +580.5% | +277.5% | +129.8% |
| Nampula Province | — | — | — |
| Mozambique | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nampula Median Age
Median Age: 17.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampula | 17.5 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Nampula Province | 16.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nampula Population Density
Population Density: 3,145 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampula | 877,161 | 278.9 km² | 3,145 / km² |
| Nampula Province | 5.3 million | 78,175.1 km² | 68.3 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nampula Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nampula
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Nampula Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $800 | $758 | $1,143 | $1,480 | $2,032 | $2,421 | $1,941 | $1,960 |
| Total GDP | $191M | $225.4M | $418.8M | $658.4M | $1.1B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Nampula CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampula | 195,139 tn | 0.22 tn | 699.7 tons/km² |
| Nampula Province | 1,048,653 tn | 0.2 tn | 13.4 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Nampula CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 195,139 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 699.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/08 | 10:03 PM | 4.5 | 35 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Nampula
Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Mozambique. It has a population of 471,717 (2007 census) making it the third largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Beira. It is home to the Mozambique National Ethnographic Museum, several mark..
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