Lichinga
Capital of Niassa Province, Mozambique
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. 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 142,253
- Coordinates
- -13.313, 35.241
- Timezone
- Africa/Maputo
- Elevation
- 1398 m
Overview of Lichinga
Lichinga is the kind of compact city you find in Mozambique. Around 142,253 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Lichinga is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,398 metres.
Things to do in Lichinga
Nature in Lichinga
(10)The nature shortlist for Lichinga: Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Lakes. Everything listed here comes from what Lichinga is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Culture in Lichinga
(6)For culture, expect Cathedrals, Churches, Fountains, Mosques and Religious Sites. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. The list follows Lichinga's own activity tags.
Sports in Lichinga
(5)Lichinga records Biking, Hunting, Running, Slopes and Trail Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Lichinga is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Lichinga
(2)Under family, Lichinga is tagged with Aquariums and Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Lichinga's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Lichinga
(2)Under nightlife, Lichinga is tagged with Disco and Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lichinga.
Adventure in Lichinga
(1)Adventure in Lichinga covers Boat Rides. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lichinga.
Best time to visit Lichinga
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Lichinga, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Maputo.
Similar destinations
Places near Lichinga that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lichinga known for?
- Lichinga, in Mozambique, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 142,253 residents.
- What can you do in Lichinga?
- Recorded activities in Lichinga include Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lichinga?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Lichinga located?
- Lichinga is located in Mozambique. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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