13°15′S 36°30′E / 13.250°S 36.500°E
Niassa | |
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 Niassa, Province of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Capital | Lichinga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 129,056 km2 (49,829 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,836 m (6,024 ft) |
| Population (2017 census) | |
| • Total | 1,810,794 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 33xx |
| Area code | (+258) 271 |
| Website | www |
Niassa is a province of Mozambique. The capital city is Lichinga.
The Ruvuma River forms much of the northern boundary of the province with Tanzania. Lake Niassa forms the western border of the province, separating it from Malawi. The province shares the Niassa National Reserve with neighboring Cabo Delgado Province.