Population: 533,825 inhabitants (according to the 2017 census)
Area: 633 km²
State/Province: Sofala
Weather: Tropical Climate
Languages: Portuguese, Cisena, and Ndau
Diaspora / Communities: They represent a small percentage due to migration patterns.
Neighboring cities/countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar
Main Industries:
- Logistics and port management
- Transportation and agro-industrial manufacturing industry
- Oil and gas
- Commercial fishing
Education
- Primary Schools: 55
- Universities: 10
What spurred interest for city pairing?
We are interested in pairing with cities because we consider the following priorities to be strategic:
Attracting investment
Fostering exchange opportunities
Providing vocational training for young people
Promoting sustainability
Generating income for communities
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing Smaller interest
The extent of private groups / organizations interest Greater interest
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister City? The municipality of Beira is a coastal and port area, offering investment opportunities in industry, tourism, commerce, and agriculture.
Awards / Recognitions: The Beira Municipal Council has been internationally recognized in the areas of
- Innovation in municipal management
- Good governance
- Investment attraction
- Youth employability
- Improvement of social services
For example, Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge and PMR Africa Awards.
Thematic Interests Beira is interested in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals, and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Youth/student exchange programs
- Supporting developing communities
- Humanitarian projects
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchanges
- Hosting annual/regional conference
Secondary Contact
Phone: 867578000