
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Maganja, a city in Zambezia Province, Mozambique in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Maganja — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Maganja | |
| District / County | Maganja da Costa District | |
| State | Zambezia Province | |
| Country | Mozambique | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 17,900 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Zambezia Province | #8 of 11 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mozambican Metical | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MZN | |
| Symbol | MT | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +258 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 54 | |
| In Feet | 177 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -17.31 | |
| Longitude | 37.51 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.312° S 37.508° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 18' 43" S 37° 30' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 18.72' S 37° 30.47' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zambezia Province Capital | 91 km Southwest of Quelimane | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nsanje, Malawi (243 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:48 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Maputo |
Maganja is a city situated in Zambezia Province, Mozambique, within Africa. It falls under Maganja da Costa District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Maganja as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Zambezia Province
The latitude and longitude of Maganja pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 54 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maganja on the map
Maganja runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Maganja run on Mozambican Metical (MZN), shown with the symbol MT. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Maganja exchange rates
To ring a number in Maganja from outside Mozambique, dial +258 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Maganja and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Maganja ranks #8 of 11 cities in Zambezia Province. It lies about 91 km Southwest of Quelimane, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zambezia Province market. › Cities near Maganja
Maganja has a recorded population of approximately 17,900 people. That places it #8 of 11 cities with population data in Zambezia Province. Browse more cities in Zambezia Province for comparison.
Maganja sits within Maganja da Costa District, is part of Zambezia Province in Mozambique. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Maganja keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:48 AM and sets around 05:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Maganja price in Mozambican metical (MZN), written with the symbol MT. Check live rates on our Maganja currency page.
Maganja is about 91 km Southwest of Quelimane, the capital of Zambezia Province. See cities near Maganja for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Maganja lands you closest to Nsanje, Malawi, about 243 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maganja sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.