Sofala
Sofala, now known as Nova Sofala, was once a prominent Swahili city-state and trading port on the Mozambican coast, first recorded in use by Mogadishan merchants drawn by the gold trade — one proposed etymology of the name means "go and dig" in Somali, reflecting that history. The Portuguese later built a trading post and fortress here. The site sits on the Sofala Bank in Sofala Province, within reach of the water.
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- Nearest water from center 2.2 km1.4 mi
Nearest airports
Sofala: quick answers
Where is Sofala?
Sofala is in Mozambique.
How do you get to Sofala?
The nearest airport is Beira (BEW), about 6 hr 58 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sofala?
The warmest month is January, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is January, with about 195 mm7.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sofala?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.