# Namapa, Erati District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namapa/

Administrative post · Erati District 

# Namapa

Namapa is an administrative post of Mozambique in Erati District, Nampula Province. It covers **1,948.3 km²**. It is divided into 5 localities. 96 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,948km²
- 5localities
- 1mapped service

## Where is Namapa?

Namapa lies in [Erati District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/), [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 8 other administrative posts: [Alua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/alua/), [Chipene](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/memba/chipene/), [Chiure Velho](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/chiure/chiure-velho/), [Lurio](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/memba/lurio/), [Mazeze](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/chiure/mazeze/), [Namiroa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namiroa/), [Namogelia](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/chiure/namogelia/) and [Ocua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cabo-delgado/chiure/ocua/). By area it is the 138th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 34.2% of [Erati District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/). The centre of Namapa is about 1,566 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 13.6973° S, 39.9554° 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: Namapa

- 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

- Pemba Airport (POL) · Pemba100 km
- Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 04:47) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 05:40, sunset around 16:59).

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 Namapa

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Nagoro](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namapa/nagoro/) 272 7 0 

[Nahopa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namapa/nahopa/) 395 19 0 

[Namapa-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namapa/namapa-sede/) 443 28 0 

[Odinepa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namapa/odinepa/) 752 31 0 

[Vila de Namapa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/erati/namapa/vila-de-namapa/) 86 11 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 Namapa

Open gazetteers list **96 villages, towns and localities** in Namapa. The largest with a recorded population: Namapa-erati (26,383). Settlements here lie between about 88 m and 364 m above sea level (median 261 m).

- António Marques
- Cabo Ali
- Cabo António
- Cabo Mualeia
- Cabo Muatelene
- Cabo Namexequelia
- Cabo Namicói
- Cabo Nivira
- Cabo Saguate
- Cabo Vicente
- Cangaúche
- Cassamo
- Chefe Ali
- Chefe Armando
- Chefe Cardoso
- Chefe Cavara
- Chefe Chale
- Chefe Chumar
- Chefe Comemo
- Chefe Duarte
- Chefe Jagaia
- Chefe Jiquina
- Chefe Jorôji
- Chefe Júlio
- Chefe Massaiene
- Chefe Mele
- Chefe Meriasai
- Chefe Messarage
- Chefe Monteiro
- Chefe Moura
- Chefe Muanacuale
- Chefe Munrria
- Chefe Muquina
- Chefe Mário
- Chefe M’Rossia
- Chefe Napitamuno
- Chefe Neuela
- Chefe Nimalane
- Chefe Nonianane
- Chefe Nuquela
- Chefe Paulo
- Chefe Quinauéria
- Chefe Rafael
- Chefe Repea
- Chefe Rumene
- Chefe Sabão
- Chefe Sapihe
- Chefe Uante
- Chefe Uela
- Chefe Ussene
- Chiove
- Colava
- Cololo
- Estocala
- João
- Leca
- Matupulucha
- Mecupo
- Mepera
- Messiere
- Metatica
- Mivete
- Muanamuno
- Mucumi
- Muetia
- Mumia
- Muxeu
- Nacole
- Naeue
- Namael
- Namapa
- Namapa-erati
- Nametelia
- Nancurrupe
- Nanquela
- Napuere
- Napuete
- Narrava
- Nauacha
- Naíne
- Netata
- Nicuta
- Nipucua
- Odinepa
- Puía
- Requele
- Régulo Mepera
- Régulo Morroma
- Régulo Mucalava
- Régulo Namissier
- Régulo Taipo
- Régulo Tâibo
- Salimo
- Tamaquela
- Tiquenhane
- Tupujololo

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 Namapa

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

### Water

74 rivers and streams.

- Arrapela
- Chavene
- Cueio Nanqueca
- Cúdua
- Djerainha
- Horta
- Macatene
- Marrapula
- Menhanha
- Metatica
- Mitaca
- Mitepo
- Mitipuite
- Mocúve
- Mologe
- Muitula
- Muitula
- Mulatala
- Muppabarra
- Mátupo
- Nacarramo
- Naculuma
- Naeapa
- Naene

…and 50 more.

### Hills and mountains

62 hills; 24 mountains.

- Monte Mepálue · 785 m
- Monte Muima · 679 m
- Monte Cheovi · 672 m
- Monte Mepoje · 614 m
- Monte Neteta · 604 m
- Monte Nipuco · 597 m
- Monte Chamapa · 580 m
- Monte Riane · 546 m
- Serra Naipa · 543 m
- Monte Nahómua · 514 m
- Monte Uncumbué · 514 m
- Monte Mahar · 503 m
- Monte Ripaué · 492 m
- Monte Tivirra · 486 m
- Monte Mepoto · 472 m
- Monte Napajo · 472 m
- Monte Milala · 468 m
- Monte Merripa · 464 m
- Monte Dejacaùe · 463 m
- Monte Tiui · 444 m
- Monte Cuti · 443 m
- Monte Numa · 435 m
- Monte Mavía · 424 m
- Monte Corrodeje · 421 m

…and 62 more.

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 Namapa and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Erati District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 1,224 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (350 mm) and the driest Sep (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 350 

Feb 26 258 

Mar 25 178 

Apr 24 107 

May 23 19 

Jun 22 21 

Jul 22 16 

Aug 23 16 

Sep 25 9 

Oct 27 23 

Nov 28 46 

Dec 28 184 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namapa

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

- Hospitals1

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 Namapa?In Erati District, Nampula Province, Mozambique
- What borders Namapa?Alua, Chipene, Chiure Velho, Lurio, Mazeze, Namiroa, Namogelia and Ocua
- What time zone is Namapa in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Namapa?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Namapa?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Namapa?96 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Namapa?Settlements lie between 88 m and 364 m
- What is the highest point in Namapa?Monte Mepálue (785 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Namapa?April to October
- How many hospitals are in Namapa?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Namapa?MZ030301 (OCHA common operational dataset)