Current Date And Time In Messica, Mozambique
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:51:38 CAT
State: Manica
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 15,907
District: Concelho de Manica
Explore the interactive satellite map of Messica, a city in Manica, Mozambique, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Messica — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Messica.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Mozambique operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.9916° S | 33.0823° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -18.9916 | 33.0823 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 59' 30" S | 33° 4' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 59.4966' S | 33° 4.9356' E |
| City | Messica |
| State | Manica |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Concelho de Manica |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 15,907 |
| Elevation | 639 m / 2,097 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -18.9916, 33.0823 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Messica to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Manica.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manica | Manica | W | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Machipanda | Manica | W | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Chimoio | Manica | E | 44 km | 28 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Gondola | Manica | E | 60 km | 38 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Catandica | Manica | N | 104 km | 65 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Manica, the home state of Messica, along with each city's aerial distance from Chimoio, Manica's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimoio | -19.1164° S | 33.4833° E | 709 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manica | -18.9344° S | 32.8756° E | 720 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gondola | -19.0883° S | 33.6486° E | 627 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catandica | -18.0575° S | 33.1736° E | 612 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machipanda | -18.986° S | 32.7355° E | 844 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chimoio Airport IATA: VPY 41 km (25 mi) from Messica |
The exact GPS location of Messica gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Manica. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Manica state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Messica are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Messica lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Mozambique map
Messica sits within Manica, Mozambique, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Messica for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Manica. › Browse every city in Manica
Coordinates for Messica in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Mozambique. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Messica are latitude -18.9916° and longitude 33.0823°. In directional format: 18.9916° S, 33.0823° E. These coordinates mark the center of Messica in Manica and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Messica is a city in Manica, Mozambique, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Concelho de Manica. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Messica sits at: Latitude 18° 59' 30" S and Longitude 33° 4' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Messica has a population of approximately 15,907 people. This is roughly 7.461% of Manica's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Manica.
The interactive satellite map of Messica is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -18.9916, 33.0823 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Messica in Manica. For broader context, explore the Manica state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Messica is Chimoio Airport (VPY), roughly 41 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Messica is approximately 44 km (28 mi) from Chimoio, the capital of Manica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Manica.
Messica sits at an elevation of approximately 639 meters (2,097 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Manica.
The closest cities to Messica include Manica, Machipanda, Chimoio. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Messica, sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 05:36 PM, giving a day length of 11h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Messica's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Messica is approximately 2,114 km (1,314 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,482 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Messica — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nanawale Estates, United States, roughly 841 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Messica is approximately 778 km (483 mi) S of Maputo, the national capital of Mozambique, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
