Urban Geography in Mozambique
Five Largest Cities in Mozambique- Maputo, Matola, Beira, Nampula, and Chimolo
Population of Largest City- 1,178,116
Next Populations According to Rank-Size Rule- 589,058; 392,705; 294,529; 235,623
Actual Populations- 671,556; 431,583; 388,526; 256,992
Validity of the Rank-Size Rule
The rank-size does apply to Mozambique because the population of the towns is very close to the projected population in rank-size rule. The difference is never greater than 100,000 people. The rank-size rule fits here and is practical in Mozambique . The second city is nearly half of the first city too.
Population- 24,692,144
Population Density- 29.74 people per square km
% Urban Population- 31.2%
% Urban Population Living in Slums- 81%
Average % change in Urban Population- +3.05%
% with Improved Urban Sanitation - 40.9%
% with Improved Urban Water Supply- 78%
Education: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (elementary)- 55:1
Population of Largest City- 1,178,116
Next Populations According to Rank-Size Rule- 589,058; 392,705; 294,529; 235,623
Actual Populations- 671,556; 431,583; 388,526; 256,992
Validity of the Rank-Size Rule
The rank-size does apply to Mozambique because the population of the towns is very close to the projected population in rank-size rule. The difference is never greater than 100,000 people. The rank-size rule fits here and is practical in Mozambique . The second city is nearly half of the first city too.
Population- 24,692,144
Population Density- 29.74 people per square km
% Urban Population- 31.2%
% Urban Population Living in Slums- 81%
Average % change in Urban Population- +3.05%
% with Improved Urban Sanitation - 40.9%
% with Improved Urban Water Supply- 78%
Education: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (elementary)- 55:1