# Wirkizi Locality, Galinha, Muanza District – Villages & Map

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Locality · Galinha 

# Wirkizi

Wirkizi is a locality of Mozambique in Galinha, Muanza District, Sofala Province. It covers **1,105.8 km²**. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1,106km²
- 16 mtypical elevation

## Where is Wirkizi?

Wirkizi lies in [Galinha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/), [Muanza District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/), [Sofala Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 3 other localities: [Chenapamimba](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/chenapamimba/), [Maciamboza](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/cheringoma/inhaminga/maciamboza/) and [Nhamassindzira](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/nhamassindzira/). By area it is the 175th largest of 1,712 localities in Mozambique. It covers 18.0% of [Galinha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/). The centre of Wirkizi is about 819 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.1147° S, 35.5098° 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: Wirkizi

- 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) · Beira99 km
- Quelimane Airport (UEL) · Quelimane200 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 04:54) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:07).

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.

## Villages and localities in Wirkizi

Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Wirkizi. Settlements here lie between about 10 m and 71 m above sea level (median 16 m).

- Bichote
- Cadeado
- Campira
- Canganibeu
- Chicuira
- Colarinho
- Foguente
- Gano
- Missongue
- Mupanda
- Rupia
- Veriquize

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 Wirkizi

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams; 7 lakes.

- Chizinhã
- Lago Duane
- Lagoa Bue
- Lagoa Culunculo
- Lagoa Estalane
- Lagoa Nhamaricombe
- Lagoa Nhamuzimbite
- Lagoa Tondondo
- Macalaua
- Nhamareze
- Nhapessengue
- Rio Chipota
- Rio Chiriué
- Rio Cunzua
- Rio Goane
- Rio Gómue
- Rio Nhanguanza
- Rio Tambani
- Rio Viaico
- Rio Viriguize
- Tinda
- Túcuè

### Coast and islands

2 islands; 1 lagoon.

- Chipota
- Ilha Dumba
- Ilha Gaga

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 Wirkizi 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/).

## Other localities in Galinha

- Chenapamimba
- Galinha-Sede
- Houve
- Mussapassua
- Nhamassindzira
- Nhansato

## Quick answers

- Where is Wirkizi?In Galinha, Muanza District, Sofala Province, Mozambique
- What borders Wirkizi?Chenapamimba, Maciamboza and Nhamassindzira
- What time zone is Wirkizi in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Wirkizi?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Wirkizi?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wirkizi?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wirkizi?Settlements lie between 10 m and 71 m
- What is the best time to visit Wirkizi?April to November
- What is the P-code of Wirkizi?MZ07120207 (OCHA common operational dataset)