Maputo Province

Maputo Province is a region in southern Mozambique that stretches across a vast area between South Africa, Eswatini, and the Indian Ocean. Multiple rivers and wetlands run through the province, and several conservation areas protect the natural environment.

The region developed during Portuguese colonial times through the building of a strategic port and railway connections to South African gold mines. This infrastructure shaped the province's economic development for many decades.

The people here follow different faiths, with Pentecostal, Zionist, and Catholic communities forming the spiritual life of the region. You can see these beliefs reflected in churches and prayer spaces scattered throughout the towns and villages.

Temperatures in the province change greatly throughout the year, becoming very hot from November to March and noticeably cooler in July and August. Plan your visit based on your comfort with heat, and pack clothes suited to the season you choose.

The Corumana Dam near the South African border serves as a crucial water reservoir that ensures water and power supply for the entire region. This structure shows how infrastructure shapes cross-border relationships with neighboring countries.

Location: Mozambique

Capital city: Matola

Shares border with: Gaza Province, Maputo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Lubombo Region

GPS coordinates: -25.50000,32.33333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:42