# Mossuril-Sede, Mossuril District – Localities, Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/mossuril-sede/ Administrative post · Mossuril District # Mossuril-Sede Mossuril-Sede is an administrative post of Mozambique in Mossuril District, Nampula Province. It covers **849.8 km²**. It is divided into 2 localities. 73 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 850km² - 2localities - 8mapped services ## Where is Mossuril-Sede? Mossuril-Sede lies in [Mossuril District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/), [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 6 other administrative posts: [Barragem](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacala-a-velha/barragem/), [Ituculo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/monapo/ituculo/), [Lumbo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/ilha-de-mocambique/lumbo/), [Lunga](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/lunga/), [Matibane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/matibane/) and [Monapo-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/monapo/monapo-sede/). By area it is the 291st largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 26.8% of [Mossuril District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/). The centre of Mossuril-Sede is about 1,482 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 14.8902° S, 40.5081° 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 Mossuril-Sede OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mossuril-Sede: 1 archaeological site; 1 attraction. - Negema · archaeological site - Rampa dos Escravos · 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: Mossuril-Sede - 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 - Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala50 km - Nampula Airport (APL) · Nampula134 km ### Nearest railway station Namarral (Namitatar), about 7.9 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 04:43) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 05:40, sunset around 16:55). 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 Mossuril-Sede Locality Area km² Localities Services [Namitatar](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/mossuril-sede/namitatar/) 640 49 1 [Vila de Mossuril](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/mossuril-sede/vila-de-mossuril/) 210 25 7 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 Mossuril-Sede Open gazetteers list **73 villages, towns and localities** in Mossuril-Sede. The largest with a recorded population: Mossuril (24,079). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 178 m above sea level (median 79 m). - Ali - Alupo - Amade - Amice - Ampivine - Ampoense - André - António - Apaga Fogo - Assane - Cabaceira - Cabaceira Pequena - Chocas Mar - Chuca - Chumalise - Cigarro - Gimo - Guarda - Iamorrimo - Ibraímo - Inlaué - J. F. dos Santos - Jacinto - Jamal - Maassa - Machamo - Macuveque - Mampei - Mamudo - Manduvi - Manhãrrati - Mapeta - Marco - Massaca - Melôco - Meratine - Metotoana - Miguel - Mingorine - Momade - Mossuril - Mualeque - Muenene - Murengulo - Mussa Naguema - Mussuna - Muviotoane - Mândè - Nacuto - Naiva - Nalibe - Nalibé - Namailila - Namarral - Namige - Natua - Naverra - Netil - Nhamurué - Nhanhôa - Nipanhérria - Omar - Pacar - Quissangua - Riquidio - Saua-Saua - Simo - Somalise - Tavare - Tomola - Trinta - Uatchanapo - Unrate 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 Mossuril-Sede Named natural and historic features inside Mossuril-Sede, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Muecate - Muicati - Mutati - Muva - Namarral - Ninde - Novera - Tavone ### Coast and islands 1 island; 1 headland. - Ponta Mapeta - Semilha ### Hills and mountains 5 hills. - Monte Chixi · 153 m - Monte Namarralo · 134 m - Monte Macotaia · 110 m - Monte Namarralo · 94 m - Monte Macuirre · 40 m ### History 1 ruin. - Coronel Cunha 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 Mossuril-Sede and the best time to visit Using the climate of Mossuril District, the warmest month is Dec (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,123 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (336 mm) and the driest Sep (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 336 Feb 27 240 Mar 27 160 Apr 27 104 May 26 17 Jun 25 33 Jul 24 21 Aug 24 16 Sep 25 8 Oct 27 18 Nov 28 34 Dec 28 135 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mossuril-Sede Places mapped inside Mossuril-Sede in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels5 - Restaurants1 - 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 Mossuril-Sede?In Mossuril District, Nampula Province, Mozambique - What borders Mossuril-Sede?Barragem, Ituculo, Lumbo, Lunga, Matibane and Monapo-Sede - What is there to see in Mossuril-Sede?Negema, Rampa dos Escravos - What time zone is Mossuril-Sede in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mossuril-Sede?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Mossuril-Sede?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mossuril-Sede?73 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mossuril-Sede?Settlements lie between 1 m and 178 m - What is the highest point in Mossuril-Sede?Monte Chixi (153 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mossuril-Sede?April to November - How many petrol pumps are in Mossuril-Sede?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mossuril-Sede?MZ031401 (OCHA common operational dataset)