# Chimoio

> capital of Manica Province, Mozambique

**Wikidata**: [Q638509](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q638509)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimoio)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chimoio

## Summary
Chimoio is a municipality and the capital city of Manica Province in Mozambique. Situated at an elevation of 664 meters, it functions as a major administrative center and district. Historically known as Vila Pery, the city was established in its current form in 1969 and had a population of 238,976 as of the 2007 census.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Mozambique
- **Capital Of:** Manica Province
- **Location:** Manica Province
- **Instance Of:** City, municipality of Mozambique, big city, district of Mozambique
- **Inception:** 1969
- **Population:** 238,976 (point in time: 2007)
- **Area:** 174 square kilometres
- **Elevation:** 664 metres above sea level
- **Coordinates:** Latitude -19.116666666667, Longitude 33.45
- **Time Zone:** UTC+01:00
- **UN/LOCODE:** MZVPY
- **Aliases:** Vila Pery, Mandigos
- **GeoNames ID:** 1049261
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID:** 1091500

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Chimoio?**
Chimoio is located in the Manica Province of Mozambique. It sits at coordinates 19.1167°S, 33.45°E, covering an area of 174 square kilometers at an elevation of 664 meters.

**What was Chimoio formerly known as?**
The city has historical aliases including Vila Pery and Mandigos. It holds the UN/LOCODE identifier MZVPY.

**How large is Chimoio in terms of population and area?**
As of the 2007 census, the city had a population of 238,976. The total administrative area spans 174 square kilometers.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of Manica Province, Chimoio serves as a critical administrative and municipal hub within Mozambique. Its classification as a "big city" and a district underscores its dual role in regional governance and urban development. The city's strategic location near the border and its elevation contribute to its distinct environmental and economic profile within the region.

## Notable For
- Serving as the provincial capital of Manica Province.
- Being classified simultaneously as a city, a municipality, a big city, and a district.
- Its history under the name Vila Pery.
- Its specific elevation of 664 meters, distinguishing it topographically.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Chimoio is an urban settlement located in the central region of Mozambique within Manica Province. Geographically, it is positioned at a latitude of -19.116666666667 and a longitude of 33.45. The city occupies a land area of 174 square kilometres. It is situated at a significant elevation of 664 metres above sea level. The city operates within the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Administratively, Chimoio holds multiple classifications. It is recognized as a city, a big city, a municipality of Mozambique, and a district of Mozambique. It serves as the capital of the Manica Province, a status confirmed by multiple geographic and statistical references.

### Demographics and History
The inception of the entity, specifically in its current formal status, is recorded as 1969. According to census data recorded in 2007, the population of Chimoio was 238,976. The city is also known historically and locally by the aliases "Vila Pery" and "Mandigos."

### Identifiers and Classifications
Chimoio is indexed in numerous national and international databases. It holds the UN/LOCODE `MZVPY` and is listed in the GeoNames database under ID `1049261`.

**External Identifiers:**
- **Academic and Encyclopedia:** Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID (`place/Chimoio`), Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (`chimoio`), Online PWN Encyclopedia ID (`3885258`), archINFORM location ID (`51633`).
- **Library and Knowledge Graphs:** National Library of Israel J9U ID (`987007471494905171`), Yale LUX ID (`place/d4d4c94a-452e-4993-be76-89d002acfc48`), Freebase ID (`/m/07v_vj`), BBC Things ID (`d1c5c7f1-6601-49ec-84a1-61286ed0ea26`).
- **Mapping and Geo:** OpenStreetMap Node ID (`331730931`), Who's On First ID (`421181191`), GNS Unique Feature ID (`-310395`), Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID (`1091500`).
- **Logistics:** SNARC ID (`Dlouhé stráně`).

### Media and Digital Presence
The entity maintains a presence across various digital platforms and languages. It has a sitelink count of 44 and is available in 41 Wikipedia languages including English, Portuguese, German, French, Chinese, and Arabic. The main category for the entity on Wikimedia Commons is "Chimoio," and it has a Quora topic designated as "Chimoio-Mozambique."

**Visuals:**
- **Locator Map:** `Chimoio City in Mozambique 2018.svg`
- **Representative Image:** `Chimoio Conselho Municipal`
- **Page Banner:** `Beautifull hill landscape in Chimoio, guy playing guitar (cropped).jpg`

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [statoids.com](http://www.statoids.com/umz.html)
3. GeoNames
4. BBC Things
5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/mz.htm)
6. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File