# Zongoene-Sede, Limpopo District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/zongoene-sede/

Administrative post · Limpopo District 

# Zongoene-Sede

Zongoene-Sede is an administrative post of Mozambique in Limpopo District, Gaza Province. It covers **379.8 km²**. It is divided into 2 localities. 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 380km²
- 2localities
- 4mapped services

## Where is Zongoene-Sede?

Zongoene-Sede lies in [Limpopo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/), [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other administrative posts: [Chicumbane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/chicumbane/), [Chilaulene](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/xai-xai/chilaulene/), [Chissano](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/chissano/), [Macuane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/bilene/macuane/) and [Municipio da Praia de Bilene](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/bilene/municipio-da-praia-de-bilene/). By area it is the 371st largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 31.7% of [Limpopo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/). The centre of Zongoene-Sede is about 124 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 25.1496° S, 33.4267° 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 Zongoene-Sede

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Zongoene-Sede: 1 museum.

- Posto Zongone · museum

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: Zongoene-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

- Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (VJB) · Xai-Xai44 km
- Maputo Airport (MPM) · Maputo121 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:03).

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 Zongoene-Sede

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Novela](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/zongoene-sede/novela/) 116 3 3 

[Zongoene-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/zongoene-sede/zongoene-sede/) 264 20 1 

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 Zongoene-Sede

Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Zongoene-Sede. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 82 m above sea level (median 35 m).

- Aldeia Mabauane
- Aldeia Vóz Da da Frelimo
- Ali
- C. A. Novela
- C. Chirrinzanine
- C. Gutsuine
- C. Maxanuquene
- Chirrambelene
- Djoco
- Gumbe
- Inhabanga
- Inhampsi
- Inhampura
- João
- Lucas
- M. Chiramino
- Majegane
- Matinguana
- Muca
- R. Mula
- Saveca
- Zongoene
- Zuli

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 Zongoene-Sede

Named natural and historic features inside Zongoene-Sede, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 lakes; 2 rivers and streams.

- Lago Chitesul
- Lagoa Bossalane
- Lagoa Chiboene
- Lagoa Chissave
- Lagoa Chissura
- Lagoa Chonze
- Lagoa Coloanhique
- Lagoa Gire
- Lagoa Gone
- Lagoa Leanulio
- Lagoa Nhapayane
- Lagoa Sauce
- Nambuculo
- Rio Chaiane

### Coast and islands

1 headland.

- Ponta Grossa

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.

- Monte Belo Lighthouse

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 Zongoene-Sede and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Limpopo District, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 760 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (149 mm) and the driest Aug (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 149 

Feb 27 90 

Mar 26 90 

Apr 24 70 

May 22 22 

Jun 21 27 

Jul 20 21 

Aug 21 15 

Sep 23 22 

Oct 24 46 

Nov 26 81 

Dec 27 129 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Zongoene-Sede

Places mapped inside Zongoene-Sede in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hotels3
- Restaurants1

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 Zongoene-Sede?In Limpopo District, Gaza Province, Mozambique
- What borders Zongoene-Sede?Chicumbane, Chilaulene, Chissano, Macuane and Municipio da Praia de Bilene
- What is there to see in Zongoene-Sede?Posto Zongone
- What time zone is Zongoene-Sede in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Zongoene-Sede?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Zongoene-Sede?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zongoene-Sede?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zongoene-Sede?Settlements lie between 5 m and 82 m
- What is the best time to visit Zongoene-Sede?February to November
- What is the P-code of Zongoene-Sede?MZ091203 (OCHA common operational dataset)
