# Zandamela, Zavala District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/zavala/zandamela/

Administrative post · Zavala District 

# Zandamela

Zandamela is an administrative post of Mozambique in Zavala District, Inhambane Province. It covers **954.8 km²**. It is divided into 2 localities. 107 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 955km²
- 2localities
- 4mapped services

## Where is Zandamela?

Zandamela lies in [Zavala District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/zavala/), [Inhambane Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 4 other administrative posts: [Chibondzane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/mandlakazi/chibondzane/), [Chidenguele](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/mandlakazi/chidenguele/), [Mucumbi](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/inharrime/mucumbi/) and [Quissico](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/zavala/quissico/). By area it is the 274th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 47.5% of [Zavala District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/zavala/). The centre of Zandamela is about 241 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 24.6615° S, 34.4991° 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).

## Know before you go: Zandamela

- 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-Xai80 km
- Inhambane Airport (INH) · Inhambane127 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:47) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:23, 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 Zandamela

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Maculuva](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/zavala/zandamela/maculuva/) 330 36 0 

[Zandamela-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/zavala/zandamela/zandamela-sede/) 625 72 4 

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 Zandamela

Open gazetteers list **107 villages, towns and localities** in Zandamela. Settlements here lie between about 9 m and 123 m above sea level (median 64 m).

- André Quia
- B. Tomolane
- Baimbai
- C. Chibimbirre
- Carlos Chitofo
- Carlos Faela
- Cat. Americana
- Cat. Metodista
- Cat. Suiça
- Chambane
- Chefe Baulane
- Chefe Buce
- Chefe Chibembe
- Chefe Chitondo
- Chefe Chizoho
- Chefe Doho
- Chefe Gune
- Chefe Lixanga
- Chefe Maculuva
- Chefe Magacimbe
- Chefe Mahamba
- Chefe Mahita
- Chefe Mangachilo
- Chefe Matanato
- Chefe Mavolule
- Chefe Mubécua
- Chefe Mutota
- Chefe Nhacuonga
- Chefe Nhamuenda
- Chefe Zandamela
- Chibembe
- Chibimbirre
- Chiponhana
- Chissibuca
- Chiuriane
- D. Machongane
- D. Mavia
- D. Muchai
- Daniel
- Davide Manhique
- Doropo Nhabete
- Doó
- E. Murende
- Ernesto Ucua
- Eusébio Ofisso
- F. Chiquepo
- Foliche Tomo
- Fulamine
- G. Chivangue
- G. Doho
- G. Mubai
- G. Nhacobo
- G. Nhalicale
- G. Nhanenge
- G. Nhaúme
- Ganacana Jone
- Grenine
- Gumbe
- Induna Abnero
- Induna Boguisso
- Induna Chingaze
- Jossia Ingainga
- Laísse Magenge
- M. Lixanga
- M. Somboco
- Mabaca Melane
- Macanda
- Maculuva
- Mahela
- Mahupe
- Malaíssa
- Manenga
- Mangachilo
- Manuel Jossefa
- Mateus Comi
- Matiquite
- Mavila
- Mavululane
- Maúcoene
- Meque Mhavane
- Muandula
- N. Dique
- N. Nhabete
- N. Souto
- N. Tandamusse
- Neve
- Nhacoongo
- Nhagoela
- Nhalicongolo
- Nhamuenda
- Nhanvuo
- Nhazombe
- Nomissane
- Nóua
- O. Maculuva
- P. Naete
- Quinque Zulu
- Regedor Banguza
- Regedor Canda
- Regedor Mavila
- Saguate
- Salomão Baúle
- Sapane Taímo
- São Mateus
- São Pedro e São Paulo
- Titosse
- Zandamela

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 Zandamela

Named natural and historic features inside Zandamela, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 lakes.

- Lago Canda
- Lagoa Inhagotou

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Magongolone · 107 m
- Chiponda · 80 m
- Macandene · 55 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 Zandamela and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Zavala District, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 700 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (133 mm) and the driest Aug (11 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 27 130 

Feb 27 88 

Mar 27 86 

Apr 25 49 

May 23 25 

Jun 22 33 

Jul 21 23 

Aug 22 11 

Sep 23 16 

Oct 25 38 

Nov 26 68 

Dec 27 133 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Zandamela

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- 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 Zandamela?In Zavala District, Inhambane Province, Mozambique
- What borders Zandamela?Chibondzane, Chidenguele, Mucumbi and Quissico
- What time zone is Zandamela in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Zandamela?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Zandamela?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zandamela?107 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zandamela?Settlements lie between 9 m and 123 m
- What is the highest point in Zandamela?Magongolone (107 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zandamela?February to November
- How many petrol pumps are in Zandamela?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Zandamela?MZ081402 (OCHA common operational dataset)