Current Date And Time In Metangula, Mozambique
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:19:29 CAT
State: Niassa Province
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 14,835
Explore the interactive satellite map of Metangula, a city in Niassa Province, 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 Metangula — 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 Metangula.
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) | 12.695° S | 34.8158° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.695 | 34.8158 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 41' 42" S | 34° 48' 57" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 41.7' S | 34° 48.9498' E |
| City | Metangula |
| State | Niassa Province (Niassa) |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 14,835 |
| Elevation | 479 m / 1,572 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.695, 34.8158 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Metangula 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 Niassa Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanga | Niassa Province | SE | 35 km | 21 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Lichinga | Niassa Province | SE | 83 km | 51 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 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 Niassa Province, the home state of Metangula, along with each city's aerial distance from Lichinga, Niassa Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 exact GPS location of Metangula gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Niassa Province. 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 Niassa Province 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 Metangula are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Metangula 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
Metangula sits within Niassa Province, 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 Metangula 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 Niassa Province. › Browse every city in Niassa Province
Coordinates for Metangula 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 Metangula are latitude -12.695° and longitude 34.8158°. In directional format: 12.695° S, 34.8158° E. These coordinates mark the center of Metangula in Niassa Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Metangula is a city in Niassa Province, Mozambique, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Metangula sits at: Latitude 12° 41' 42" S and Longitude 34° 48' 57" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Metangula has a population of approximately 14,835 people. This is roughly 0.819% of Niassa Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Niassa Province.
The interactive satellite map of Metangula is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.695, 34.8158 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Metangula in Niassa Province. For broader context, explore the Niassa Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Metangula is Lichinga Airport (VXC), roughly 81 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Metangula is approximately 83 km (51 mi) from Lichinga, the capital of Niassa Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Niassa Province.
Metangula sits at an elevation of approximately 479 meters (1,572 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Niassa Province.
The closest cities to Metangula include Sanga, Lichinga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Metangula, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 05:36 PM, giving a day length of 11h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Metangula's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Metangula is approximately 1,413 km (878 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,781 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Metangula — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,283 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.
Metangula is approximately 1,495 km (929 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.
