Maputo

[ muh-poo-toh ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Mozambique, on Delagoa Bay.

Maputo

/ məˈpuːtəʊ /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Mozambique, in the south on Delagoa Bay: became capital in 1907; the nearest port to the Rand gold-mining and industrial region of South Africa. Pop: 1 316 000 (2005 est) Former name (until 1975)Lourenço Marques

Example Sentences

Three children were reportedly shot dead by police in different parts of the capital Maputo on Monday, while eight people were reportedly killed in the northern province of Nampula over the weekend.

From BBC

On Monday, police used live rounds, tear gas, armoured vehicles and police dogs to push back protesters from the site in the capital city Maputo where Dias and Guambe were shot dead.

From BBC

The lawyer for a prominent Mozambique opposition figure has been shot dead in the capital, Maputo, along with an official from the same party.

From BBC

A former banker, Mondlane first made his mark when he ran for mayor of the capital, Maputo, in local elections last year.

From BBC

Sanborn may be known for smooth saxophone melodies on songs including “Maputo,” but his work and legacy extend far beyond the world of jazz.

From Los Angeles Times