Matola

For other uses, see Matola (disambiguation).

Matola
Old building of Municipal Council of Matola
Flag Coat of arms
Matola Location within Mozambique
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 (9.8 ft)
Population  (2017 census)
• Total	1,032,197
• Estimate  (2019)	1,153,000
• Rank	2nd
• Density	2,770/km2 (7,170/sq mi)
Climate	BSh

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Matola [mɐˈtolɐ] 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, having increased to a 2017 census population of 1,032,197.