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Mossuril, Nampula, Mozambique – Mozambique Flag

Current Date And Time In Mossuril, Mozambique

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:33:22 CAT
State: Nampula
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 24,079

📍 Cities Near To Mossuril


Find cities, states and countries closest to Mossuril in Nampula, Mozambique with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Mossuril.

📍 Mossuril Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Mossuril from our regional database:

State / RegionNampula
Total Population24,079
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-14.9678° N
Center Longitude40.6639° E
Elevation22 m (72 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Nampula#12 of 16
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angoche Angoche101 162 88
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chiúre Chiúre124 200 108
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lumbo Lumbo3 5 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Meconta Meconta55 88 47
West (W)
National Flag Of Monapo Monapo24 39 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique7 11 6
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nacala Nacala28 45 24
North (N)
National Flag Of Namapa-erati Namapa-erati103 166 89
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nametil Nametil102 165 89
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Namialo Namialo46 73 40
West (W)
National Flag Of Nampula Nampula94 151 81
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Mossuril


States and regions closest to Nampula (home state of Mossuril), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acoua Acoua422 680 367
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Anjouan Anjouan401 645 348
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bandraboua Bandraboua427 687 371
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bandrele Bandrele426 685 370
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bouéni Bouéni419 674 363
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cabo Delgado Province Cabo Delgado Province193 311 168
North (N)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region361 581 313
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chiconi Chiconi423 680 367
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chirongui Chirongui422 680 367
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dembeni Dembeni427 687 371
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Mossuril


Countries bordering or closest to Mozambique, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mossuril's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana746 1,200 648
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros711 1,144 617
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,373 2,210 1,193
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini601 968 522
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho884 1,423 768
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Madagascar Madagascar742 1,194 644
East (E)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi383 616 332
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte757 1,218 657
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa1,139 1,833 989
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania851 1,369 739
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Mossuril. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nampula, Mozambique.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Mossuril (You)Nampula24,079
LumboNampula4.8S
MozambiqueNampula55,82910.6SE
MonapoNampula50,13439.3W
NacalaNampula239,80845.1N
NamialoNampula37,22673.3W
MecontaNampula10,89187.8W
NampulaNampula770,379150.9W
AngocheNampula104,540162.2SSW
NametilNampula52,457164.5WSW
Namapa-eratiNampula26,383165.8NNW

🏆 Nampula City Rankings

How does Mossuril rank within Nampula? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Mossuril appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Nampula770,379
Nacala239,808
Angoche104,540
Mozambique55,829
Nametil52,457
Monapo50,134
Namialo37,226
Mutuáli32,921
Ribáuè30,241
Micolene29,686

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Nampula320.00
Mozambique1.50

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Mozambique37,219.33
Nampula2,407.43
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nacala International Airport
IATA: MNC
54 km (33 mi) from Mossuril
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Nampula Cities
Mossuril ranks #12 of 16 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Mossuril? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Mossuril Sits on the Map

Mossuril sits inside Nampula, Mozambique and ranks #12 of 16 cities in Nampula by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Mossuril to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Mossuril outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Mossuril and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Mossuril against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nampula city rankings

🌎 Beyond Mossuril: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Mossuril and the countries closest to Mossuril by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Mozambique. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Mossuril, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Mossuril at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Mossuril

If you're stringing together stops in Nampula, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mossuril — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Mossuril MapView the Mossuril map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Mossuril Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Nampula OverviewExplore the Nampula state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Mozambique Country DataGet complete Mozambique data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Mossuril

Which cities are closest to Mossuril?

See the Cities Near To Mossuril table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Nampula by population and density.

How is the distance from Mossuril to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mossuril and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Mossuril map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Mossuril will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Mossuril to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Mossuril?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Mossuril. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Nampula city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Mossuril compare in size to the cities near it?

Mossuril ranks #12 of 16 cities in Nampula by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Mossuril?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mossuril is Nacala International Airport (MNC), about 54 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.