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Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in northeastern Mozambique. Also known as "The Capital of the North", Nampula is the centre of business in northern Mozambique. It has a few western-style hotels, restaurants and shopping centres. It also has a small international airport connecting to Nairobi in Kenya and Johannesburg in South Africa, and is a transport hub for local transport in northern Mozambique. With a population of 743,125 (2017 census), it is the third largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Matola. Nampula is also home to the Mozambique National Ethnographic Museum, several markets, cathedrals, mosques, universities and schools: both government and private. The city is also fairly diverse, with the native eMakhuwa population being the largest group but with a visible Indian, European, Chinese, and Lebanese population. == Etymology == The name "Nampula" is said to be derived to the eMakhuwa word "Whampula", which according to legend refers to a tribal leader of the area in the past. == Administration == Nampula is divided into seven administrative zones, which are also subdivided into localities, as follows: Urbano Central Anchilo Muatala Muhala Namikopo Napipine NatikiriEver since the establishment of the city, Nampula has had numerous mayors: Aurélio das Neves Germano José Joaquim Francisco Joaquim de Lima Narciso João Iondela Ishaca Abdul Ali Baraca Dionísio Cherewa Castro Namuaca Mahamudo Amurane (Murdered on the 4th of October 2017) Paulo Vahanle == Population == === Demographics === === Religion === Nampula's dominant religions are Christianity and Islam. A small community of Hindus are also present in the city. SOURCESWikipedia