# Corrane, Meconta District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/corrane/

Administrative post · Meconta District 

# Corrane

Corrane is an administrative post of Mozambique in Meconta District, Nampula Province. It covers **2,318.5 km²**. It is divided into 3 localities. 93 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,319km²
- 3localities
- 1mapped service

## Where is Corrane?

Corrane lies in [Meconta District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/), [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 7 other administrative posts: [7 de Abril](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/7-de-abril/), [Anchilo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/cidade-de-nampula/anchilo/), [Calipo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/calipo/), [Liupo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/liupo/liupo/), [Muatua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/muatua/), [Nametil](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nametil/) and [Quixaxe](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogincual/quixaxe/). By area it is the 106th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 64.3% of [Meconta District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/). The centre of Corrane is about 1,385 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 15.3697° S, 39.5907° 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: Corrane

- 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

- Nampula Airport (APL) · Nampula44 km
- Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala155 km

### Nearest railway station

Anchilo (Anchilo-Sede), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 04:45) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 05:45, sunset around 16:58).

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 Corrane

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Corrane-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/corrane/corrane-sede/) 1,308 61 0 

[Mecua -1](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/corrane/mecua-1/) 523 16 1 

[Mecua-2 (Japir)](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/corrane/mecua-2-japir/) 487 16 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 Corrane

Open gazetteers list **93 villages, towns and localities** in Corrane. Settlements here lie between about 117 m and 317 m above sea level (median 232 m).

- Acuata
- Agostinho
- Alberto
- António
- Azaquela
- Cameio
- Canimala
- Chapir
- Chereua
- Chico
- Chicôme
- Corrane
- Corranhe
- Cotarrua
- Cunca
- Dauto
- Gundo
- Gêlo
- Ialapane
- Iampita
- Janeque
- Joaquim
- Jone
- João
- Lave
- Lequeia
- Lourenco
- Macarreia
- Malave
- Maleia
- Malieque
- Massaua
- Matipia
- Maurrachane
- Meco
- Mecua
- Mepiche
- Mepita
- Metacuro
- Metro
- Meturria
- Milele
- Moalana
- Mocapera
- Molde
- Muecua
- Muemué
- Mureca
- Mussa
- Mutanheira
- Mutiaca
- Nacarra
- Nacolo
- Namaizana
- Namalacani
- Namputa
- Nanjojo
- Nantapa
- Napania
- Napita
- Natisse
- Navencha
- Necobela
- Nhelia
- Nicarro
- Nicuata
- Nieque
- Niuta
- Nivuca
- Noviricana
- Paneal
- Paulino
- Poepe
- Pole
- Quatorre
- Quilate
- Raute
- Requije
- Salimo
- Seira
- Taquela
- Terrela
- Tome
- Toua
- Tuúla
- Uaiua
- Uarrereia
- Ucicha
- Uela
- Vaela
- Vaila
- Varrua
- Vává

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 Corrane

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Nagonha
- Nepuate
- Rio Injolo
- Rio Mecimete
- Rio Metiana
- Rio Nachiué
- Rio Namaigo
- Rio Nevozo
- Rio Terrene

### Hills and mountains

34 hills; 11 mountains.

- Monte Namazoca · 664 m
- Monte Murroto · 538 m
- Monte Menche · 518 m
- Monte Mepuene · 505 m
- Monte Namizuca · 493 m
- Monte Nalepa · 486 m
- Monte Iapala · 450 m
- Monte Cope · 437 m
- Monte Malipa · 437 m
- Monte Tumuéne · 427 m
- Monte Encor · 398 m
- Monte Namieca · 391 m
- Monte Naipe · 390 m
- Monte Mesa · 364 m
- Monte Munhata · 364 m
- Monte Naipe · 350 m
- Monte Peué · 346 m
- Monte Muatavira · 336 m
- Monte Iculha · 332 m
- Monte Cocoo · 328 m
- Monte Epila · 319 m
- Monte Nacucul · 311 m
- Monte Namuli · 308 m
- Monte Nivula · 306 m

…and 21 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 Corrane and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Meconta District, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 1,342 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (401 mm) and the driest Sep (8 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 26 401 

Feb 26 264 

Mar 25 195 

Apr 24 108 

May 22 27 

Jun 21 31 

Jul 20 30 

Aug 22 17 

Sep 25 8 

Oct 27 24 

Nov 29 48 

Dec 28 191 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Corrane

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

- Schools1

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 Corrane?In Meconta District, Nampula Province, Mozambique
- What borders Corrane?7 de Abril, Anchilo, Calipo, Liupo, Muatua, Nametil and Quixaxe
- What time zone is Corrane in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Corrane?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Corrane?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Corrane?93 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Corrane?Settlements lie between 117 m and 317 m
- What is the highest point in Corrane?Monte Namazoca (664 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Corrane?April to October
- What is the P-code of Corrane?MZ030702 (OCHA common operational dataset)