Beira, Port settlement in central Mozambique.
The city extends along the Mozambique Channel at the mouths of the Pungwe and Buzi rivers, forming a natural harbor for maritime trade.
Established in 1887 as headquarters of the Mozambique Company, Beira developed from a trading post into a major colonial administrative center by 1942.
The cathedral of Beira incorporates stones from the sixteenth-century Fort of Sofala, reflecting the fusion of Portuguese and African architectural elements.
The Port of Beira connects landlocked Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi to maritime routes, processing cargo including ores, tobacco, cotton, and agricultural products.
The city contains a ship graveyard along the Pungwe River banks, where numerous vessels rest in various states of deterioration.
Location: Beira District
Inception: 1887
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Website: http://municipiobeira.gov.mz
GPS coordinates: -19.82871,34.84178
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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