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Mozambique · Inhambane Province

Maxixe: how to get there and around

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Maxixe is a city of 126,408 people in Mozambique (Inhambane Province), 21 m (69 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Inhambane Airport (INH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population126,408
Elevation21 m (69 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Maputo (UTC+2 now)
CurrencyMetical (MZN)
Dialling code+258
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesBS 546, Euro, Schuko
UN/LOCODEMZMAX
Coordinates-23.86, 35.347
Maxixe

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Daylight in Maxixe runs from about 10 h 42 min a day in late June to 13 h 39 min in late December (computed for -23.86° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Maxixe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Inhambane Airport (INH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Flights to Maxixe: every airport, routes and times

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Common questions

Which airport serves Maxixe?

Inhambane Airport (INH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.

How big is Maxixe?

About 126,408 people live in Maxixe (GeoNames).

What time zone is Maxixe in?

Africa/Maputo, currently UTC+2.

What currency is used in Maxixe?

The Metical (MZN). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Maxixe?

Maputo (364 km), Matola (373 km), Xai-Xai (217 km), Ressano Garcia (382 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.