Matola
Place in Maputo Province, Mozambique / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Matola (disambiguation).
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It has a port and also the biggest industrial area in Mozambique. The population of Matola was, according to the 2007 census, 671,556 inhabitants,[2] having increased to a 2017 census population of 1,032,197.[3]
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Matola | |
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Coordinates: 25°57′44″S 32°27′32″E | |
Country | Mozambique |
Provinces | Maputo Province |
Municipality | Matola |
Area | |
• Total | 373 km2 (144 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2017 census) | |
• Total | 1,032,197 |
• Estimate (2019) | 1,153,000[1] |
• Density | 2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi) |
Climate | BSh |
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