Mossurize District
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Mossurize | |
|---|---|
 Mossurize District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Manica |
| Capital | Espungabera |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,038 km2 (1,945 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 195,182 |
| • Density | 38.74/km2 (100.3/sq mi) |
Mossurize District is a district of Manica Province in western Mozambique. The principal town is Espungabera. The district is located in the south of the province, and borders with Sussundenga District in the north, Chibabava District of Sofala Province in the east, Machaze District in the south, and with Zimbabwe in the west. The area of the district is 5,038 square kilometres (1,945 mi2).[1] It has a population of 195,182 as of 2007.[2]
The two main rivers in the district are the Mossurize River and the Buzi River. A number of rivers are seasonal and only flow during the rainy season.[1]
According to the Köppen climate classification, the climate of the district is temperate humid, with the annual rainfall being around 1,500 millimetres (59 in).[1]
History
The area was taken over by the Portuguese around 1890.[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 46% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 7% did speak Portuguese. The most common mothertongue is ChiNdau language. 86% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
