# Galinha, Muanza District – Localities, Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/ Administrative post · Muanza District # Galinha Galinha is an administrative post of Mozambique in Muanza District, Sofala Province. It covers **6,142.3 km²**. It is divided into 7 localities. 45 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 6,142km² - 7localities ## Where is Galinha? Galinha lies in [Muanza District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/), [Sofala Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 6 other administrative posts: [Gorongosa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/gorongosa/gorongosa/), [Inhaminga](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/cheringoma/inhaminga/), [Mafambisse](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/dondo/mafambisse/), [Muanza](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/muanza/), [Savane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/dondo/savane/) and [Tica](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/nhamatanda/tica/). By area it is the 16th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 81.7% of [Muanza District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/). The centre of Galinha is about 809 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.1164° S, 35.2429° 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: Galinha - 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 - Beira International Airport (BEW) · Beira83 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio191 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 04:56) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:08). 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 Galinha Locality Area km² Localities Services [Chenapamimba](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/chenapamimba/) 2,637 17 0 [Galinha-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/galinha-sede/) 531 6 0 [Houve](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/houve/) 690 5 0 [Mussapassua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/mussapassua/) 227 1 0 [Nhamassindzira](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/nhamassindzira/) 236 3 0 [Nhansato](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/nhansato/) 715 3 0 [Wirkizi](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/wirkizi/) 1,106 12 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 Galinha Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in Galinha. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 182 m above sea level (median 91 m). - Alfândega - Bichote - Binguè - Breza - Bugaio - Cadeado - Cafulande - Cafumpe - Campira - Canganibeu - Chenapamimba - Chicuira - Chimica - Chiniziua - Colarinho - Corone - Cuaua - Dança - Foguente - Galinha - Galizo - Gano - Gomanhe - Jonjo - Macarassanga - Macheca - Macolara - Macuirima - Mafuza - Mange - Meciambose - Missongue - Muchemico - Mupanda - Papozo - Quembo - Raposo - Rupia - Sacondia - Sande - Seda - Semacueza - Simbe - Veriquize - Zune 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 Galinha Named natural and historic features inside Galinha, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 58 rivers and streams; 11 lakes. - Bembamarazé - Chengo - Chiruie - Chizinhã - Coola - Cucuta - Duca - Guezane - Honve - Lago Duane - Lagoa Bue - Lagoa Culunculo - Lagoa Dande - Lagoa Estalane - Lagoa Gada - Lagoa Nhamaricombe - Lagoa Nhamuzimbite - Lagoa Nhapacalonga - Lagoa Nhonvi - Lagoa Tondondo - Macalaua - Marepe - Nhamacoola - Nhamagoti …and 45 more. ### Coast and islands 2 islands; 1 lagoon. - Chipota - Ilha Dumba - Ilha Gaga ### Getting around 1 airfield; 1 railway station. - Estação de Caminho de Ferro - Meculuine 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 Galinha and the best time to visit Using the climate of Muanza District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 1,108 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (225 mm) and the driest Aug (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 27 225 Feb 26 166 Mar 26 176 Apr 24 87 May 23 33 Jun 21 29 Jul 21 54 Aug 22 8 Sep 25 16 Oct 27 36 Nov 28 76 Dec 27 203 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Galinha?In Muanza District, Sofala Province, Mozambique - What borders Galinha?Gorongosa, Inhaminga, Mafambisse, Muanza, Savane and Tica - What time zone is Galinha in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Galinha?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Galinha?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Galinha?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Galinha?Settlements lie between 5 m and 182 m - What is the best time to visit Galinha?April to November - What is the P-code of Galinha?MZ071202 (OCHA common operational dataset)