Panda District
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Panda | |
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 Panda District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Inhambane |
| Capital | Panda |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,852 km2 (2,646 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 47,946 |
| • Density | 6.997/km2 (18.12/sq mi) |
Panda District is a district of Inhambane Province in south-east Mozambique. Its principal town is Panda. The district is located in the northwestern part of the province and borders Funhalouro District in the north, Homoine District in the east, Inharrime District in the south, and Chibuto and Manjacaze Districts of Gaza Province in the west. The area of the district is 6,852 square kilometres (2,646 mi2).[1] It has a population of 47.946 as of 2007.[2]
The Changane River, a left tributary of the Limpopo River, makes the western border of the district and of Inhambane province. The Nhatócue River is the biggest river flowing from west to east through the district.[1]
The climate is tropical arid, with the annual rainfall being 750 millimetres (30 in).[1]
History
The name of the district is related to the name of the son of a tribal chief Mabuntse Ndindane, recognized as an important figure in resistance against colonization. The name was already used by the Portuguese for the area in the 1860s.[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 42% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 39% spoke Portuguese. The predominant language in the district was Chopi. 64% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
