Categories in Maputo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Maputo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 957 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 810 | — |
| Shopping | 548 | 19 years |
| Education | 470 | 21 years |
| Electronics stores | 398 | 17 years |
| Clothing stores | 341 | — |
| Churches | 300 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 292 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 237 | — |
Maputo Facts
| Area | 339.3 km² |
| Population | 1,352,223 |
| Male Population | 658,105 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 694,118 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +70.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.1% |
| Median Age | 21 years (Male: 20.7, Female: 21.3) |
| Area Codes | 21 |
| Neighborhoods | Central C, Sommerschield, Polana Cimento"A", Polana Cimento, Alto Maé "B" |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -25.96553, 32.58322 |
| Postal Codes | 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, More |
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Maputo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 794,323 | 891,448 | 1,064,205 | 1,248,234 | 1,352,223 |
| Population Density | 2,341 / km² | 2,627.2 / km² | 3,136.4 / km² | 3,678.7 / km² | 3,985.2 / km² |
Maputo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | +57.1% | +40% | +17.3% |
| Maputo | +56.9% | +39.6% | +17.2% |
| Mozambique | +173.4% | +111.3% | +53.8% |
Maputo Median Age
Median Age: 21 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 21 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 20.7 yrs |
| Maputo | 21.1 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Maputo Population Density
Population Density: 3,985 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 1.4 million | 339.3 km² | 3,985 / km² |
| Maputo | 1.2 million | 306.3 km² | 4,013 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Maputo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Maputo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Maputo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Maputo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Maputo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 363,217 tn | 0.27 tn | 1,070.4 tons/km² |
| Maputo | 330,794 tn | 0.27 tn | 1,080.1 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 363,217 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,070.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, 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.
Maputo
Maputo (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈputu]), known as Lourenço Marques before independence, is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. It is known as the City of Acacias, in reference to acacia trees commonly found along its avenues, and the Pea..
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