Maputo
Maputo is a coastal city in southern Mozambique.
On this page: Events in Maputo · City Hall in Maputo · Healthcare & Hospitals in Maputo · Schools & Education in Maputo · Museums in Maputo · Airports in Maputo
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Maputo
About Maputo
Maputo is located in the southern part of Mozambique, a country in southeastern Africa. It is situated on the Indian Ocean and is the capital and largest city of Mozambique.
Maputo is known for its rich history and cultural significance, with a mix of African, Portuguese, and Islamic influences. The city has a vibrant economy, with a strong focus on trade and commerce, and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.
Maputo is a key destination for rules.city, which collects and verifies practical civic information for the city, including rules, fees, transport options, and local services, to help residents and visitors navigate the city with ease.
Photos from Maputo
No community photos yet — be the first to add one.
Sign in to add your own photo of Maputo.
Notable people from Maputo
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Eusébio1942–2014Portuguese footballer (1942–2014)
Maria Mutolab. 1972Mozambican athlete
Marizab. 1973Portuguese fado singer(born 16 December 1973)
Simão Mate Juniorb. 1988Mozambican association football player
Mário Coluna1935–2014Portuguese footballer (1935–2014)- Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho1936–2021Portuguese military and political (1936-2021)
Ask AI about Maputo
Ready-made questions for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity or Google AI — pick one and it opens with the question already typed in.
🗺️ Plan a perfect day hereAsk AI
💫 What's the vibe here?Ask AI
🤔 Is it worth visiting?Ask AI
Topics
✈️ Airports
Airports serving the city, services, and terminal info.
🏛 City Hall
The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.
⚖️ Courts & Judiciary
Local, appeal, and supreme courts serving this city.
📅 Events
Upcoming events, festivals, council meetings and public activities scheduled in the city.
🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
Public hospitals, health departments, emergency care, and vaccination information.
🖼️ Museums
Notable museums, galleries and exhibition halls — hours and descriptions.
⛪ Religious sites
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship.
🎓 Schools & Education
Public school enrollment, universities, and continuing education.
♻️ Waste & Recycling
Garbage collection, recycling centers, bulky pickup, and hazardous disposal.
More cities in Mozambique
On the map
About this city page
Topics are updated from official sources and translated to English. Every page tells you where the information came from and the date it was last verified. For anything legally binding (fines, deadlines, fees), always double-check on the official source.
Live info — upcoming events, road closures and latest press — lives in the right rail.