Morrumbene District
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Morrumbene | |
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 Morrumbene District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Inhambane |
| Capital | Morrumbene |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,608 km2 (1,007 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 124,471 |
| • Density | 47.73/km2 (123.6/sq mi) |
Morrumbene District is a district of Inhambane Province in south-east Mozambique. Its principal town is Morrumbene. The district is located at the east of the province and borders with Massinga District in the north, Homoine District in the south, and with Funhalouro District in the west. In the east, the district is bounded by the Indian Ocean. The area of the district is 2,608 square kilometres (1,007 mi2). In terms of the area, this is the biggest district of Inhambane Province.[1] It has a population of 124,471 as of 2007[update].[2]
There are six small rivers in the district which flow throughout the whole year.[1]
The climate is tropical arid in the interior, with the annual rainfall varying between 650 millimetres (26 in) and 750 millimetres (30 in), and tropical humid at the coast, with the annual rainfall being 1,200 millimetres (47 in).[1]
History
In colonial times, the area was known as Rumba-Nyone, which was later transformed into Morrumbene.[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 42% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 50% did speak Portuguese. The population was predominantly speaking Chopi language. 53% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]