# Zitundo, Matutuine District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/zitundo/

Administrative post · Matutuine District 

# Zitundo

Zitundo is an administrative post of Mozambique in Matutuine District, Maputo Province. It covers **865.5 km²**. It is divided into 3 localities. 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 45 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 865km²
- 3localities
- 45mapped services

## Where is Zitundo?

Zitundo lies in [Matutuine District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/), [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 2 other administrative posts: [Bela Vista](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/bela-vista/) and [Catuane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/catuane/). By area it is the 288th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 16.2% of [Matutuine District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/). The centre of Zitundo is about 89 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 26.7560° S, 32.6961° 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 Zitundo

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Zitundo: 6 attractions; 2 viewpoints.

- Ponta Frederico · viewpoint
- Ponta Malongane · viewpoint
- Back to Basics Adventures · attraction
- Dolphin Centre · attraction
- Dolphin Encounters Research Center · attraction
- Gozo Azul · attraction
- Quad bike booze cruise · attraction
- Swim with dolphins · attraction

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: Zitundo

- 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

- Maputo Airport (MPM) · Maputo94 km
- King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) · Mpaka107 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 04:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:35, 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 Zitundo

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Manhoca](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/zitundo/manhoca/) 427 22 0 

[Ponta de Ouro](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/zitundo/ponta-de-ouro/) 81 9 41 

[Zitundo-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/zitundo/zitundo-sede/) 357 15 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 Zitundo

Open gazetteers list **46 villages, towns and localities** in Zitundo. The largest with a recorded population: Ponta d'Ouro (2,738). Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 69 m above sea level (median 50 m).

- B. Ingobane
- Benjamim
- Bimbilene
- Bululeque
- Cabeza
- Chefe Huco
- Chefe Imala
- Chefe Massale
- Chefe Mulhulhe
- Chefe Mussongue
- Chefe Xinda
- Daniel
- David
- Demetri
- Duarde
- Gigagiga
- I. Tembe
- J. Mangohomo
- Jacole
- Jocuè
- Lopes
- Macala
- Madizemane
- Malongane
- Manhoca
- Massala
- Mateus
- Maxalele
- Meca
- Mecandula
- Militia
- Monte Bongolo
- Moolomo
- Mubenguela
- Mugôva
- Pedro
- Peto
- Ponta Malangane
- Ponta d'Ouro
- Ponta do Ouro
- Seixere
- Têpo
- Uco
- Vungabile
- Zincobe
- Zitundo

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 Zitundo

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

### Water

16 lakes; 4 rivers and streams.

- Futana
- Gichoio
- Lago Támine
- Lagoa Bulanchi
- Lagoa Bunibe
- Lagoa Chifume
- Lagoa Cocuanine
- Lagoa Cumungo
- Lagoa Lixuíne
- Lagoa Machane
- Lagoa Macumbine
- Lagoa Mamoli
- Lagoa Mapachene
- Lagoa Muguinane
- Lagoa Satine
- Lagoa Sugi
- Lagoa Xijunha
- Lagoa Xumbanhane
- Rio Cele
- Rio Mazimechopes

### Coast and islands

5 headlands.

- Ponta Madejanine
- Ponta Malongane
- Ponta do Ouro
- Ponta do Ouro
- Ponta do Ouro

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Monte Ouro · 22 m
- Madejanine · 10 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Futi Corridor

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Ponta Do Ouro

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 Zitundo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Matutuine District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 815 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (151 mm) and the driest Jul (17 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 26 151 

Feb 26 103 

Mar 25 104 

Apr 23 68 

May 21 23 

Jun 19 19 

Jul 19 17 

Aug 20 17 

Sep 22 32 

Oct 23 53 

Nov 24 104 

Dec 26 126 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Zitundo

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

- Banks1
- Hotels22
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants20
- 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 Zitundo?In Matutuine District, Maputo Province, Mozambique
- What borders Zitundo?Bela Vista and Catuane
- What is there to see in Zitundo?Back to Basics Adventures, Dolphin Centre, Dolphin Encounters Research Center, Gozo Azul
- What time zone is Zitundo in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Zitundo?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Zitundo?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zitundo?46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zitundo?Settlements lie between 12 m and 69 m
- What is the highest point in Zitundo?Monte Ouro (22 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zitundo?February to November
- How many banks are in Zitundo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Zitundo?MZ100605 (OCHA common operational dataset)