# Namaacha, Namaacha District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/

Administrative post · Namaacha District 

# Namaacha

Namaacha is an administrative post of Mozambique in Namaacha District, Maputo Province. It covers **1,371.7 km²**. It is divided into 5 localities. 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,372km²
- 5localities
- 8mapped services

## Where is Namaacha?

Namaacha lies in [Namaacha District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/), [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other administrative posts: [Boane-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/boane/boane-sede/), [Changalane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/changalane/), [Matola Rio](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/boane/matola-rio/), [Moamba-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/moamba/moamba-sede/) and [Pessene](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/moamba/pessene/). By area it is the 203rd largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 63.8% of [Namaacha District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/). The centre of Namaacha is about 46 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 25.9479° S, 32.1214° 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 Namaacha

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Namaacha: 1 viewpoint.

- Pequenos Limbobos · viewpoint

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: Namaacha

- 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) · Maputo45 km
- King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) · Mpaka61 km

### Nearest railway station

Boane (Vila de Boane), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:54) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 17:07).

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 Namaacha

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Impaputo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/impaputo/) 369 34 0 

[Mafuiane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/mafuiane/) 178 11 0 

[Matsequenha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/matsequenha/) 536 37 0 

[Municipio de Namaacha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/municipio-de-namaacha/) 141 13 8 

[Namaacha-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/namaacha-sede/) 148 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 Namaacha

Open gazetteers list **106 villages, towns and localities** in Namaacha. The largest with a recorded population: Namaacha (14,781). Settlements here lie between about 14 m and 625 m above sea level (median 148 m).

- Aldeia A. Viana
- Aldeia Graca
- Balane
- Bije
- Bimba
- Bomucuba
- Bongolo
- C. Culula
- C. Massipenguana
- Canada Dry
- Canoca
- Chefe Macanda
- Chefe Mafavuca
- Chefe Massaca
- Chefe Pites
- Chefe Raimundo
- Cicuca
- Coelho
- Congoana
- Culamo
- Deda
- Diniz
- Fonte dos Libomeos
- G. Cossa
- Gangana
- Ganuca
- Guamulé
- Gubusa
- Guebo
- Guela
- Guerreiro e Castro
- Guezamo
- Guimbano
- Gulene
- H. Costa
- Henga
- Impamputo
- J. Cacho
- J. Cordero
- J. Mesquila
- Kepo
- Languana
- Leal e Imãos
- M. Antunes
- M. Goncalves
- M. Tibalene
- Mabeana
- Mabesane
- Mabol
- Macandeia
- Macanjo
- Macongala
- Macopito
- Macubela
- Madulane
- Mafuta
- Malate
- Maloi
- Mangaba
- Manhalase
- Manhuenta
- Mapochana
- Marques Nogueira
- Massoca
- Matandane
- Matanza
- Matezecamba
- Melumane
- Mevexa
- Mipa Luzinada
- Mocucuane
- Monte Mangrave
- Muchava
- Mudivela
- Munguene
- Muzinga
- Mxeixela
- M’beda
- M’fio
- M’lamo
- NAMAACHA
- Namaacha
- Natene
- Pambane
- Pecuária dos Libomboos
- Pizepize
- Português
- Posto Zodtecnico
- Queija
- Ravina
- Regator
- S. Rafael
- Santo
- Scumana
- Seandie
- Sibeba
- Singuila
- Timba
- Tuto
- T’chaze
- Uafana
- Utongo
- Valado
- Valoi
- Vimbana
- Zinja

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 Namaacha

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

### Water

45 rivers and streams.

- Calichane
- Gumbe
- Lincoco
- Macalane
- Maiáua
- Mangai
- Matalemonde
- Matencwana
- Matianine
- Mebuzine
- Mudumo
- Rio Bidongo
- Rio Bumene
- Rio Canchane
- Rio Cimanguene
- Rio Conguine
- Rio Guvana
- Rio Impamputo
- Rio Impocuane
- Rio Lachanganine
- Rio Mabela
- Rio Mabelabele
- Rio Magiani
- Rio Mananine

…and 21 more.

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 1 hill.

- Kobinja · 570 m
- Monte Govanja · 557 m
- Monte Matizenguele · 467 m
- Monte Bumbe · 417 m
- Monte Maxongue · 214 m
- Monte Bugutana · 209 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 Namaacha and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Namaacha District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 728 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (142 mm) and the driest Jun (10 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 25 142 

Feb 25 98 

Mar 25 83 

Apr 22 55 

May 20 14 

Jun 18 10 

Jul 18 10 

Aug 20 12 

Sep 22 27 

Oct 23 55 

Nov 24 98 

Dec 25 124 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namaacha

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

- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels3
- Schools2

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 Namaacha?In Namaacha District, Maputo Province, Mozambique
- What borders Namaacha?Boane-Sede, Changalane, Matola Rio, Moamba-Sede and Pessene
- What is there to see in Namaacha?Pequenos Limbobos
- What time zone is Namaacha in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Namaacha?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Namaacha?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Namaacha?106 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Namaacha?Settlements lie between 14 m and 625 m
- What is the highest point in Namaacha?Kobinja (570 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Namaacha?February to November
- How many petrol pumps are in Namaacha?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Namaacha?MZ100801 (OCHA common operational dataset)