Maputo City Hall, Government building in Independence Square, Mozambique

Maputo City Hall is a neoclassical building at the head of Independence Square, completed in 1947. Its 65-metre facade is made of artificial stone, chosen over dimension stone due to financial constraints. The trapezoidal structure sits on a hill and anchors Samora Machel Avenue, which links the square to the Baixa. It houses the Conselho Municipal de Maputo.

Portuguese-Brazilian architect Carlos César dos Santos won a design competition in 1938, with construction taking place between 1941 and 1947. The building emerged during the Portuguese colonial period as a key administrative center for the city.

The City Hall displays Portuguese colonial architecture through its neoclassical design, reflecting the historical connection between Mozambique and Portugal. This architectural language remains visible in how the building anchors the downtown area for people in the city.

The City Hall is located in the KaMpfumo district along 24 de Julho Avenue and is accessible during working hours for municipal services. Its position on Independence Square makes it easy to reach from different parts of downtown Maputo.

The 65-metre facade is not dimension stone but artificial stone, chosen by the city government because of financial constraints. The building was added to Maputo's list of cultural monuments in 2011 and is recorded in Portugal's SIPA heritage database under number 31708.