# Msawize, Mavago District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mavago/msawize/

Administrative post · Mavago District 

# Msawize

Msawize is an administrative post of Mozambique in Mavago District, Niassa Province. It covers **4,731.7 km²**. It is divided into 1 locality. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 4,732km²
- 1locality

## Where is Msawize?

Msawize lies in [Mavago District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mavago/), [Niassa Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other administrative posts: [Chiconono](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/muembe/chiconono/), [Malanga](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/majune/malanga/), [Marrupa-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/marrupa/marrupa-sede/), [Matondovela](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mecula/matondovela/) and [Mavago-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mavago/mavago-sede/). By area it is the 31st largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 52.7% of [Mavago District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mavago/). The centre of Msawize is about 1,589 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 12.1575° S, 36.5076° 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 Msawize

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Msawize: 1 nature reserve.

- Niassa Bloco D2 · nature reserve

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: Msawize

- 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

- Lichinga Airport (VXC) · Lichinga183 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:04) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 05:51, sunset around 17:16).

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 Msawize

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Msawize-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mavago/msawize/msawize-sede/) 4,732 6 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 Msawize

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Msawize. Settlements here lie between about 439 m and 681 m above sea level (median 621 m).

- Aldeia Calembe
- Aldeia Chitolo
- Aldeia Wanga
- Bilandega
- M’sanize
- Namacambale

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 Msawize

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

### Water

23 rivers and streams.

- Capindimbe
- Lucabanga
- Lucavanga
- Lucuisse
- Lulimile
- Magôme
- Maluvale
- Maxonga
- Maziua
- Mejauice
- Muandilé
- Mulace
- Naiembe
- Namacunha
- Namalave
- Namicuesse
- Namissimbe
- Neicula
- Netosa
- Rio Levele
- Rio Luatize
- Rio Ludimilé
- Xicululo

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Ilha Macanha

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains; 2 hills.

- Monte Oizulo · 1,172 m
- Monte Ximoso · 1,103 m
- Monte Quissindo · 1,002 m
- Monte Lisielo · 988 m
- Monte Ivangu · 910 m
- Monte Xala · 799 m
- Monte Medondua · 711 m
- Monte Lutumbo · 688 m
- Monte Namicuta · 481 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 Msawize and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mavago District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,310 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (325 mm) and the driest Jul (2 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 24 325 

Feb 24 266 

Mar 24 227 

Apr 23 88 

May 21 28 

Jun 19 8 

Jul 19 2 

Aug 21 4 

Sep 25 4 

Oct 27 19 

Nov 28 77 

Dec 25 264 

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Msawize?In Mavago District, Niassa Province, Mozambique
- What borders Msawize?Chiconono, Malanga, Marrupa-Sede, Matondovela and Mavago-Sede
- What is there to see in Msawize?Niassa Bloco D2
- What time zone is Msawize in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Msawize?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Msawize?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Msawize?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Msawize?Settlements lie between 439 m and 681 m
- What is the highest point in Msawize?Monte Oizulo (1,172 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Msawize?April to November
- What is the P-code of Msawize?MZ010902 (OCHA common operational dataset)