Maputo - Wikipedia
Maputo (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈputu]) is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. Located near the southern end of the country, it is within 120 kilometres (75 miles) of the borders with Eswatini and South Africa. The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017 [3]) distributed over a land area of 347.69 km 2 (134.24 sq mi).
Maputo | Mozambique, Map, & History | Britannica
Jan 9, 2025 · Maputo, port city and capital of Mozambique. It lies along the north bank of Espírito Santo Estuary of Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean. Maputo derived its former name from the Portuguese trader who first explored the region in 1544.
Hundreds protest as Mozambique inaugurates a new president
1 day ago · MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Hundreds of supporters of Mozambique’s opposition protested Wednesday as the country inaugurated a new president following disputed elections and deadly unrest.. Daniel Chapo took his oath as the country’s fifth president before about 2,500 people who endured intense heat in front of a city hall in the capital, Maputo.
Mozambique Is at a Crossroads as a New President Is Sworn In
1 day ago · Branquinho João da Costa, a 43-year-old doctor living part time in Maputo, recalled his grade school days when the glory of Frelimo was drilled into him and his classmates through freedom songs.
Maputo, Mozambique: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 ... - Tripadvisor
Maputo, the lush capital of Mozambique, sits on the shore of the Indian Ocean. Founded as a port town by the Portuguese, the influence of travelers and traders from Africa, Asia, and Europe, has made the city a diverse and lively metropolis.
Maputo, Mozambique - Travel Noire
Fly into Maputo, Mozambique, through the region’s main international airport, Maputo International Airport. Several major airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi, as well as from other African and international hubs. For travelers from outside Africa, connecting flights through these regional hubs is typically ...
Hundreds protest as Mozambique inaugurates a new president
1 day ago · MAPUTO, Mozambique — Hundreds of supporters of Mozambique’s opposition protested Wednesday as the country inaugurated a new president following disputed elections and deadly unrest. Daniel ...
Mozambique's Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election
1 day ago · MAPUTO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's long-ruling Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday at a sparsely attended ceremony after months of protests against his ...
History of Maputo - Wikipedia
The history of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, traces its origins back over 500 years, when a fishing village developed by Maputo Bay on the site where the modern city of Maputo now stands. The first Europeans to discover the bay were Portuguese …
Maputo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Maputo has been the capital of Mozambique since 1898. The city was called Lourenço Marques until the country's independence in 1975. It is the largest city in Mozambique and the country's most important harbour.