Current Date And Time In Niassa Province, Mozambique
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:13:06 CAT
Capital: Lichinga
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,810,794
Area: 122,827.00 km²
State Code: A
Explore the interactive satellite map of Niassa Province, a state or administrative region of 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 Niassa Province — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Niassa Province in Mozambique.
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) | 12.7826° S | 36.6094° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.7826 | 36.6094 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 46' 57" S | 36° 36' 34" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 46.9572' S | 36° 36.5636' E |
| State / Region | Niassa Province (Niassa) |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Lichinga |
| State Code | A |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Districts | 16 |
| Population | 1,810,794 |
| Area (km²) | 122,827.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 47,423.75 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8.41 /km² |
| Elevation | 520 m / 1,705 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in Mozambique |
| Population Rank | #7 of 11 in Mozambique |
| GPS (DD) | -12.7826, 36.6094 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Niassa Province to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Mozambique.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Delgado Province | Mozambique | E | 298 km | 185 mi | ~3h 44m | 🗺 View |
| Nampula | Mozambique | SE | 388 km | 241 mi | ~4h 51m | 🗺 View |
| Zambezia Province | Mozambique | S | 420 km | 261 mi | ~5h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Tete | Mozambique | SW | 493 km | 306 mi | ~6h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Manica | Mozambique | SW | 689 km | 428 mi | ~8h 37m | 🗺 View |
| Sofala | Mozambique | S | 738 km | 459 mi | ~9h 13m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Niassa Province, along with each city's aerial distance from Lichinga, Niassa Province's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichinga | -13.3128° S | 35.2406° E | 1,349 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandimba | -14.3525° S | 35.6506° E | 768 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cuamba | -14.8031° S | 36.5372° E | 586 m | 217 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metangula | -12.695° S | 34.8158° E | 479 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marrupa | -13.1888° S | 37.5045° E | 828 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Insaca | -15.1978° S | 35.8709° E | 655 m | 220 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sanga | -12.906° S | 35.0501° E | 1,228 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Niassa Province is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Mozambique. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Niassa Province on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Mozambique.
The satellite view of Niassa Province helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Mozambique national map
Niassa Province occupies a distinct geographic zone within Mozambique in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Niassa Province for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Mozambique. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Niassa Province 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Mozambique. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Niassa Province are latitude -12.7826° and longitude 36.6094°. In directional format: 12.7826° S, 36.6094° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Niassa Province in Mozambique and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Niassa Province is a state or administrative region of Mozambique, located in Africa. Its capital city is Lichinga. View the exact position of Niassa Province on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Niassa Province is at: Latitude 12° 46' 57" S and Longitude 36° 36' 34" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Niassa Province covers a total area of approximately 122,827.00 km² (47,423.75 mi²). This is roughly 15.32% of Mozambique's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Niassa Province is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.7826, 36.6094 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Niassa Province in Mozambique. For broader context, explore the Mozambique national map or nearby states.
Today in Niassa Province, sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset is at 05:29 PM, giving a day length of 11h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Niassa Province's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Niassa Province is approximately 1,423 km (884 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,974 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Niassa Province — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,438 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 place.
