Machanga District
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Machanga | |
|---|---|
 Machanga District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Sofala |
| Capital | Machanga |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,940 km2 (2,290 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 51,855 |
| • Density | 8.73/km2 (22.6/sq mi) |
Machanga District is a district of Sofala Province in Mozambique. The principal town is Machanga. The district is located in the south of the province, and borders with Buzi District in the north, Mabote and Govuro Districts of Inhambane Province in the south, Machaze District of Manica Province in the west, and with Chibabava District in the northwest. In the east, the district is limited by the Indian Ocean. The area of the district is 5,940 square kilometres (2,290 mi2).[1] It has a population of 51,855 as of 2007.[2]
The principal river in the district is the Save River, which separates it from Inhambane Province.[1]
According to the Köppen climate classification, the climate of the district is tropical wet and dry (Aw), with the average annual rainfall varying between 870 millimetres (34 in) and 880 millimetres (35 in).[1]
History
The district was established on 25 July 1986.[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 46% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 25% did speak Portuguese. The most common mothertongue is Cindau. 81% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
