# Metuge-Sede, Metuge District – Localities, Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/metuge-sede/ Administrative post · Metuge District # Metuge-Sede Metuge-Sede is an administrative post of Mozambique in Metuge District, Cabo Delgado Province. It covers **1,466.5 km²**. It is divided into 3 localities. 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,467km² - 3localities - 17mapped services ## Where is Metuge-Sede? Metuge-Sede lies in [Metuge District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/), [Cabo Delgado Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other administrative posts: [Ancuabe-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/ancuabe/ancuabe-sede/), [Bilibiza](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/quissanga/bilibiza/), [Mahate](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/quissanga/mahate/), [Metoro](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/ancuabe/metoro/) and [Mieze](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/mieze/). By area it is the 192nd largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 73.4% of [Metuge District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/). The centre of Metuge-Sede is about 1,658 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 12.9140° S, 40.2520° E. Source: [INE- Instituto Nacional de Estatisca via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-moz). ## Things to see in and around Metuge-Sede OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Metuge-Sede: 1 beach. - Turtle Beach · beach Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Metuge-Sede - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Maputo - CurrencyMetical (MZN) - Country calling code+258 - LanguagesPortuguese, Makhuwa - Plug typesType C, D, F · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - Pemba Airport (POL) · Pemba31 km - Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala182 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 04:47) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 05:37, sunset around 17:00). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Localities of Metuge-Sede Locality Area km² Localities Services [Messanja](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/metuge-sede/messanja/) 1,229 53 2 [Metuge-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/metuge-sede/metuge-sede/) 75 9 10 [Nacuta](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/metuge/metuge-sede/nacuta/) 163 14 5 Source: [INE- Instituto Nacional de Estatisca via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-moz); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Metuge-Sede Open gazetteers list **75 villages, towns and localities** in Metuge-Sede. Settlements here lie between about -2 m and 318 m above sea level (median 61 m). - 25 de Junho - Acache - Ando - António - Bandar - Cabo Paraua - Cadi - Cassimo - Chefe Uncarribo - Cheia - Cuaia - Cupa - Freier - Givarro - Jimpia - Jôjo - Londo - Madondo - Malàculava - Mania - Manono - Mareja - Marié - Menino - Mepuapua - Meruco - Messaja Nova - Messaja Velha - Messanja Nova - Messequero - Metamelo - Metemame - Metuge - Miroto - Moacacimba - Moloco - Morocolo - Muaja - Mueve - Mussa - Mussange - Muíta - Nacurovalan - Nacuta - Namabala - Namare - Namau - Namavi - Namiteue - Namuapala - Nanduli - Nangua - Nanjua - Nantina - Napato - Napuda - Nicavaco - Omar - Orde - Paare - Pulo - Rachide - Renga - Saul - Saíde - Sitaa - Situ - Taratara - Tari - Tchivala - Tratara - Tucule - Tâmate - Untupo - Walopuana Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Metuge-Sede Named natural and historic features inside Metuge-Sede, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 21 rivers and streams. - Colue - Fumo - Manculua - Manganha - Muaguide - Nacaca - Nacapa - Nacocua - Nacopo - Namúiro - Nandovi - Nanterre - Napache - Narrace - Nateco - Nové - Polupua - Polupua - Rio Miruco - Rio Umbire - Rio Upulo ### Coast and islands 1 island; 1 beach; 1 headland. - Muaguide - Ponta Fungo Hula - Praia Quitaluco ### Hills and mountains 6 hills. - Monte Combire · 348 m - Monte Remacula · 275 m - Nicânue · 240 m - Monte Navite · 238 m - Monte Naure · 211 m - Monte Noiel · 174 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Metuge-Sede and the best time to visit Using the climate of Metuge District, the warmest month is Dec (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,175 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (297 mm) and the driest Sep (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 297 Feb 27 236 Mar 27 192 Apr 27 147 May 26 27 Jun 25 32 Jul 24 21 Aug 25 19 Sep 25 13 Oct 26 17 Nov 27 34 Dec 28 139 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Metuge-Sede Places mapped inside Metuge-Sede in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels2 - Schools11 - Pharmacies1 - Police stations1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Metuge-Sede?In Metuge District, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique - What borders Metuge-Sede?Ancuabe-Sede, Bilibiza, Mahate, Metoro and Mieze - What is there to see in Metuge-Sede?Turtle Beach - What time zone is Metuge-Sede in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Metuge-Sede?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Metuge-Sede?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Metuge-Sede?75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Metuge-Sede?Settlements lie between -2 m and 318 m - What is the highest point in Metuge-Sede?Monte Combire (348 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Metuge-Sede?May to November - How many hospitals are in Metuge-Sede?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Metuge-Sede?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Metuge-Sede?MZ021601 (OCHA common operational dataset)