# Macate-Sede, Macate District – Localities, Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/macate-sede/ Administrative post · Macate District # Macate-Sede Macate-Sede is an administrative post of Mozambique in Macate District, Manica Province. It covers **1,336.1 km²**. It is divided into 4 localities. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 1,336km² - 4localities ## Where is Macate-Sede? Macate-Sede lies in [Macate District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/), [Manica Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 7 other administrative posts: [Amatongas](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/gondola/amatongas/), [Cafumpe](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/gondola/cafumpe/), [Goonda](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/chibabava/goonda/), [Inchope](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/gondola/inchope/), [Sussundenga-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/sussundenga/sussundenga-sede/), [Urbano N°3](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/cidade-de-chimoio/urbano-n3/) and [Zembe](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/zembe/). By area it is the 210th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 84.1% of [Macate District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/). The centre of Macate-Sede is about 738 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.3975° S, 33.5907° 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: Macate-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 - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio32 km - Beira International Airport (BEW) · Beira145 km ### Nearest railway station Cafumpe (Cafumpe-Sede), about 33 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 17:14). 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 Macate-Sede Locality Area km² Localities Services [Chissassa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/macate-sede/chissassa/) 124 9 0 [Macate-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/macate-sede/macate-sede/) 913 14 0 [Maconha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/macate-sede/maconha/) 87 3 0 [Marera](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/macate/macate-sede/marera/) 212 12 0 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 Macate-Sede Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Macate-Sede. Settlements here lie between about 112 m and 695 m above sea level (median 543 m). - Baracussecua - Bode - Boquisso - Candeeiro - Canhese - Chave - Chicanga - Chichire - Chingore - Chinhangure - Chique - Choquera - Cife - Costina - Estacatira - Farai - Gurupira - John - Macate - Maconha - Macuana - Marera - Massandique - Mavuzi - Mecanhira - Megonda - Mepangue - Muconje - Muziagara - Necrice - Quedas do Revuè - Revué - Rodrigues - Rupia - Setefumbira - Umera - Viagem - Vumbi 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 Macate-Sede Named natural and historic features inside Macate-Sede, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 46 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall; 1 dam. - Baradezi - Bendende - Buindo - Buramatugo - Chanzara - Cheoinda - Chichanja - Chicite - Chiroamba - Dachato - Gondogomo - Gonzué - Grugue - Guecho - Joe - Macombué - Mavazi Dam - Mepuza - Mepuzi - Mevuzi - Muchamba - Muchamba - Muchamba - Musserocero …and 24 more. ### Hills and mountains 4 hills; 1 mountain. - Dongueni · 700 m - Maenge · 606 m - Chingaura · 591 m - Dutongué · 584 m - Mavezi · 575 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 Macate-Sede and the best time to visit Using the climate of Macate District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 1,194 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (249 mm) and the driest Aug (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 226 Feb 26 189 Mar 25 181 Apr 23 86 May 22 32 Jun 20 24 Jul 20 29 Aug 22 8 Sep 25 21 Oct 27 44 Nov 28 104 Dec 27 249 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Macate-Sede?In Macate District, Manica Province, Mozambique - What borders Macate-Sede?Amatongas, Cafumpe, Goonda, Inchope, Sussundenga-Sede, Urbano N°3 and Zembe - What time zone is Macate-Sede in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Macate-Sede?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Macate-Sede?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Macate-Sede?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Macate-Sede?Settlements lie between 112 m and 695 m - What is the highest point in Macate-Sede?Dongueni (700 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Macate-Sede?April to November - What is the P-code of Macate-Sede?MZ061101 (OCHA common operational dataset)