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Lichinga
City in Niassa, Mozambique
Overview
Lichinga, the capital of Niassa Province, sits on a plateau surrounded by lush landscapes and is a key gateway to Mozambique's scenic north. The city boasts a relaxed pace, tree-lined streets, and a blend of Mozambican and colonial influences. While not a major tourist hub, it offers unique local experiences and is a base for exploring nearby Lake Niassa and natural reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mozambique
Province
Niassa
Population
142,253
Time Zone
Africa/Maputo
Coordinates
-13.31°, 35.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$783
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
20.4°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
11.1°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1023 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VXC
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 44/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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