Lichinga

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.

Lichinga
Municipal Council of Lichinga
Lichinga
Coordinates: 13°18′46″S 35°14′26″E
Country Mozambique
ProvincesNiassa Province
Area
  Total280 km2 (110 sq mi)
Elevation
1,398 m (4,587 ft)
Population
 (2017 census)
  Total213,361
  Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
ClimateCwb
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