Manica, Mozambique Explained

Official Name:Manica, Mozambique
Native Name:Macekece
Nickname:Manica é Nice
Pushpin Map:Mozambique
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Provinces
Subdivision Name1:Manica Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Manica District
Leader Name:Moguene Materiço Candieiro
Population As Of:2006
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:+2
Coordinates:-18.9344°N 32.8756°W
Blank Name:Climate

Manica is a market town in western Mozambique, lying west of Chimoio in the province of Manica. Originally the centre of the Kingdom of Manica, it grew around the gold trade but is now best known for the Chinamapere rock paintings. The Penha Longa Mountains lie north of the town.

Transport

The city has one of the most important railway stations on the Beira–Bulawayo railway.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://dlca.logcluster.org/display/public/DLCA/2.4+Mozambique+Railway+Assessment Mozambique Logistics Infrastructure: Mozambique Railway Assessment