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Discover Macubela in Mozambique
Macubela in the region of Maputo is a town located in Mozambique - some 36 mi or ( 58 km ) West of Maputo , the country's capital .
Local time in Macubela is now 10:55 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Maputo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Butha-Buthe, Mbabane, Manzini, Lobamba, and Pretoria. When in this area, you might want to check out Butha-Buthe . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Macubela ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1986 Mozambican Tupolev Tu-134 crash
The Mozambican presidential Tupolev Tu-134A-3 aircraft crashed just inside South African territory on 19 October 1986. The aircraft was carrying Mozambican president Samora Machel and 43 other occupants on a flight from Mbala in Zambia to the Mozambican capital Maputo when it crashed 35 nautical miles west of its destination at Mbuzini in the Lebombo Mountains.
Located at -25.91 31.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Samora Machel Monument
The Samora Machel Monument in Mbuzini, near Komatipoort in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, marks the spot where the plane carrying the then-President of Mozambique crashed in 1986. It was declared a National Heritage Site in 2006. The monument was inaugurated by Joaquim Chissano and Nelson Mandela on 19 January 1999. It was constructed at a cost of $240,000 and incorporates some of the wreckage of the plane.
Located at -25.92 31.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Namaacha
Namaacha or Naamacha is a town in southern Mozambique, lying 80 kilometers west of Maputo on the border with Swaziland. It is located in the Lebombos area. It is known for its colonial church and for its waterfall. The town of Namaacha lies in Namaacha District, of Maputo Province.
Located at -25.97 32.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Namaacha District
Namaacha District is a district of Maputo Province in southern Mozambique. The principal town is Namaacha.
Located at -25.97 32.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Moamba District
Moamba District is a district of Maputo Province in southern Mozambique. The principal town is Moamba.
Located at -25.60 32.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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