# Nanhupo Rio, Mogovolas District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nanhupo-rio/

Administrative post · Mogovolas District 

# Nanhupo Rio

Nanhupo Rio is an administrative post of Mozambique in Mogovolas District, Nampula Province. It covers **719.5 km²**. It is divided into 3 localities. 70 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 720km²
- 3localities
- 3mapped services

## Where is Nanhupo Rio?

Nanhupo Rio lies in [Mogovolas District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/), [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other administrative posts: [Boila-Nametoria](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/boila-nametoria/), [Chalaua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/moma/chalaua/), [Ilute](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/ilute/), [Muatua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/muatua/) and [Nametil](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nametil/). By area it is the 311th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 15.3% of [Mogovolas District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/). The centre of Nanhupo Rio is about 1,324 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 15.9397° S, 39.4671° 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 Nanhupo Rio

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nanhupo Rio: 1 attraction.

- Mesquita · 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: Nanhupo Rio

- 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) · Nampula95 km
- Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala210 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 04:45) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 16:57).

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 Nanhupo Rio

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Namachepa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nanhupo-rio/namachepa/) 121 17 1 

[Nanhupo Rio](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nanhupo-rio/nanhupo-rio/) 412 31 2 

[Nantira](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nanhupo-rio/nantira/) 186 22 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 Nanhupo Rio

Open gazetteers list **70 villages, towns and localities** in Nanhupo Rio. Settlements here lie between about 72 m and 180 m above sea level (median 125 m).

- Afonso
- Anamaca
- Anigo
- Bernardo
- Canlula
- Chefe Gimo
- Chefe Nelaxe
- Cheveni
- Chirripo
- Chámurra
- Francisco
- Fábula
- Iapili
- Incuílo
- Joaquim
- Mana
- Manta
- Marrèpêa
- Mecurua
- Mepèpula
- Meta
- Metita
- Mexaca
- Mira
- Moela
- Molote
- Moola
- Mosivela
- Muamucha
- Muconté
- Mucuna
- Muitacale
- Murraco
- Mutaniquela
- Muteperre
- Mutualoma
- Muzama
- Muétia
- Mànula
- Máquina
- Mólia
- Nachicúria
- Namecóbuè
- Nametâmua
- Namuta
- Nanavale
- Nanhupo-Rio
- Nantira
- Naqueitel
- Nipile
- Niquêta
- Nivaca
- Pilo
- Quelimane
- Quitica
- Raque
- Ruaneque
- Saúde
- Serepuíte
- Sicome
- Sumiala
- Tulula
- Tèlelè
- Ucharrene
- Uma
- Umpuètê
- Vacareia
- Vicente
- Vola
- Zaare

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 Nanhupo Rio

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Cipone
- Iolone
- Miaua
- Minane
- Nacuculo
- Naculué
- Nahurro
- Namachepa
- Napaco
- Napai
- Riela
- Rio Mecucuisa
- Tequenha

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Monte Natite · 148 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 Nanhupo Rio and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mogovolas 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 Nanhupo Rio

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

- Schools2
- 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 Nanhupo Rio?In Mogovolas District, Nampula Province, Mozambique
- What borders Nanhupo Rio?Boila-Nametoria, Chalaua, Ilute, Muatua and Nametil
- What is there to see in Nanhupo Rio?Mesquita
- What time zone is Nanhupo Rio in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nanhupo Rio?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Nanhupo Rio?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nanhupo Rio?70 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nanhupo Rio?Settlements lie between 72 m and 180 m
- What is the highest point in Nanhupo Rio?Monte Natite (148 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nanhupo Rio?April to October
- What is the P-code of Nanhupo Rio?MZ031105 (OCHA common operational dataset)