Manica District
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Manica | |
|---|---|
 Manica District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Manica |
| Capital | Manica |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,594 km2 (1,774 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 213,206 |
| • Density | 46.41/km2 (120.2/sq mi) |
Manica District is a district of Manica Province in western Mozambique. The principal town is Manica. The district is located in the west of the province, and borders with Báruè District in the north, Vanduzi District in the east, Sussundenga District in the south, and with Zimbabwe in the west. The area of the district is 4,594 square kilometres (1,774 mi2).[1] It has a population of 213,206 as of 2007.[2]
The main river in the district is the Revuè River, a major tributary of the Buzi River, with its tributaries.[1]
According to the Köppen climate classification, the climate of the district is tropical humid (Cw), with the annual rainfall varying between 1,000 millimetres (39 in) and 1,200 millimetres (47 in).[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 46% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 50% did speak Portuguese. The most common mothertongue is Chitwe language. 51% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
