# Majaua, Milange District – Localities, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/majaua/

Administrative post · Milange District 

# Majaua

Majaua is an administrative post of Mozambique in Milange District, Zambézia Province. It covers **349.5 km²**. It is divided into 2 localities. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 349km²
- 2localities
- 2mapped services

## Where is Majaua?

Majaua lies in [Milange District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/), [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 2 other administrative posts: [Chire](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/morrumbala/chire/) and [Mongue](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/mongue/). By area it is the 375th largest of 457 administrative posts in Mozambique. It covers 6.4% of [Milange District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/). The centre of Majaua is about 1,119 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. The centre point is at 16.2373° S, 35.3665° 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 Majaua

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Majaua: 1 waterfall.

- Zoa falls · waterfall

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: Majaua

- 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

- Chileka International Airport (BLZ) · Blantyre75 km
- Tete Airport (TET) · Tete185 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:01) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:13).

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 Majaua

Locality Area km² Localities Services 

[Dachúdua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/majaua/dachudua/) 164 2 0 

[Majaua-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/majaua/majaua-sede/) 185 5 2 

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 Majaua

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Majaua. Settlements here lie between about 342 m and 620 m above sea level (median 447 m).

- Berua
- Colocossa
- Dachudua
- Gurugunha
- Majaua
- Marequeto
- Miscoria

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 Majaua

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Mafisse
- Nhanvuo
- Ribeira Tezezeze
- Rio Calise
- Rio Marondue

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 mountain.

- Serra Mango · 832 m
- Monte Chiboro · 635 m
- Monte Mulato · 620 m
- Monte Macuto · 369 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 Majaua and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Milange District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,358 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (353 mm) and the driest Sep (12 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 22 353 

Feb 22 232 

Mar 22 207 

Apr 20 76 

May 18 29 

Jun 17 27 

Jul 17 45 

Aug 19 12 

Sep 22 12 

Oct 25 19 

Nov 25 96 

Dec 24 249 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Majaua

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

- 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 Majaua?In Milange District, Zambézia Province, Mozambique
- What borders Majaua?Chire and Mongue
- What is there to see in Majaua?Zoa falls
- What time zone is Majaua in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Majaua?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Majaua?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Majaua?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Majaua?Settlements lie between 342 m and 620 m
- What is the highest point in Majaua?Serra Mango (832 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Majaua?April to November
- What is the P-code of Majaua?MZ041002 (OCHA common operational dataset)
