# Chicualacuala

> place in Gaza Province, Mozambique

**Wikidata**: [Q2165007](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2165007)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicualacuala)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chicualacuala

## Summary
Chicualacuala is a city and border settlement located in the Chicualacuala District of Gaza Province, Mozambique. Situated at an elevation of 448 meters, it is geographically positioned at coordinates -22.08333 latitude and 31.68333 longitude. The settlement is recognized as a distinct border city within the region.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Defined as an instance of a city and a border city (large human settlement).
- **Location**: Located in Chicualacuala District, within Gaza Province, Mozambique.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude -22.08333, Longitude 31.68333.
- **Elevation**: 448 metres above sea level.
- **Identifiers**:
  - SNARC ID: 1447
  - GeoNames ID: 1049629
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -310025
  - Who's on First ID: 1193150017
  - Freebase ID: /m/09m17j
- **Digital Presence**: The entity has 13 sitelinks across various Wikipedia languages.

## FAQs
**Where is Chicualacuala located?**
Chicualacuala is located in the southern African nation of Mozambique, specifically within the Gaza Province. It is administratively part of the Chicualacuala District.

**What are the geographical specifications of Chicualacuala?**
The city sits at an elevation of 448 metres above sea level. Its precise coordinates are -22.08333 latitude and 31.68333 longitude.

**In how many languages is Chicualacuala represented on Wikipedia?**
The entity has Wikipedia titles or entries in 13 different languages, including English, Spanish, Persian, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Zulu.

## Why It Matters
Chicualacuala serves as a defined administrative and geographical landmark within Mozambique's Gaza Province. Its classification as a border city highlights its potential significance in regional geography and administration, distinguishing it from standard settlements. The availability of its data across multiple international identifiers (such as GeoNames, GNS, and Freebase) and its representation in diverse linguistic datasets (13 Wikipedia languages) underscores its relevance in global geographical databases and knowledge graphs.

## Notable For
- Being a designated **border city**, a specific classification that differentiates it from other settlements in the region.
- Maintaining a distinct digital footprint across multiple languages, including representation in Zulu (`zu`) and Gagauz (`gag`).
- Having precise geodetic data recorded, including a specific elevation of 448 metres.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Chicualacuala is an administrative territory and settlement located in Mozambique. It falls under the jurisdiction of the **Chicualacuala District**, which is a subdivision of **Gaza Province**. The city's geographical placement is pinpointed by the coordinates **22.08333° S latitude and 31.68333° E longitude**. The terrain at this location sits at an elevation of **448 metres** above sea level.

### Classification and Status
The entity is explicitly classified as an **instance of a city**, and more specifically, a **border city**. This classification links it to the general concept of a "large human settlement." While the general concept of a city is broadly documented (indicated by a high sitelink count of 252 for the class "city"), Chicualacuala itself has a sitelink count of 13, reflecting its specific documentation across various platforms.

### Digital Identifiers and Databases
Chicualacuala is indexed in numerous geographical and knowledge databases, reflecting its status as a recognized location.
- **Wikidata**: The entity has a recorded description as a "place in Gaza Province, Mozambique."
- **Wikipedia**: The title "Chicualacuala" is recognized across 13 linguistic editions, including English (`en`), Spanish (`es`), Persian (`fa`), Gagauz (`gag`), Indonesian (`id`), Italian (`it`), Dutch (`nl`), Polish (`pl`), Portuguese (`pt`), Romanian (`ro`), Vietnamese (`vi`), Chinese (`zh`), and Zulu (`zu`).
- **Geographical Databases**:
    - **GeoNames ID**: 1049629
    - **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -310025 (referenced from Q328)
    - **Who's on First ID**: 1193150017
    - **Freebase ID**: /m/09m17j (publication date: 2013-10-28)
- **Research IDs**: It holds a SNARC ID of 1447.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames