Lichinga
Capital of Niassa Province, Mozambique / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lichinga is the capital city of Niassa Province of Mozambique. It lies on the Lichinga Plateau at an altitude of 1,360 metres (4,460 ft), east of Lake Niassa (Lake Malawi). The town was founded as Vila Cabral as a farming and military settlement. It is served by Lichinga Airport. The province borders Ruvuma Region in Tanzania.
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Lichinga | |
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Coordinates: 13°18′46″S 35°14′26″E | |
Country | Mozambique |
Provinces | Niassa Province |
Area | |
• Total | 280 km2 (110 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,398 m (4,587 ft) |
Population (2017 census) | |
• Total | 213,361 |
• Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Climate | Cwb |
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