Niassa Province

Niassa Province stretches across 129,056 square kilometers, making it the largest administrative region in Mozambique with Lake Niassa forming its western border.

The province capital Lichinga, established in 1931 as Vila Cabral, transformed from a Portuguese farming settlement into a planned urban center with structured streets.

The region represents a linguistic diversity with Makhuwa spoken by 42 percent of inhabitants, Yao by 31 percent, and Nyanja by 11 percent of the population.

Regular flights connect Lichinga Airport to major cities including Nampula and Maputo, while a railway branch line provides access to the port of Nacala.

The Niassa Province maintains 75 percent of undeveloped natural landscapes, containing the expansive Niassa National Reserve shared with Cabo Delgado Province.

Location: Mozambique

Capital city: Lichinga

Website: https://www.niassa.gov.mz/

Shares border with: Cabo Delgado Province, Nampula Province, Zambezia Province, Southern Region

Website: https://niassa.gov.mz

GPS coordinates: -13.25000,36.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33