Sussundenga District
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Sussundenga | |
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 Sussundenga District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Manica |
| Capital | Sussundenga |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,057 km2 (2,725 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 129,851 |
| • Density | 18.40/km2 (47.66/sq mi) |
Sussundenga District is a district of Manica Province in western Mozambique. The principal town is Sussundenga. The district is located in the center of the province, and borders with Manica District in the north, Gondola District in the northeast, Buzi District of Sofala Province in the east, Chibabava District of Sofala Province in the southeast, Mossurize District in the south, and with Zimbabwe in the west. The area of the district is 7,057 square kilometres (2,725 mi2).[1] It has a population of 129,851 as of 2007.[2]
The Chimanimani Mountains occupy the western portion of the district, along the border with Zimbabwe. Chimanimani National Reserve protects the Mozambican portion of the range.
The main rivers in the district are the Revué River, the Munhinga River, the Mussapa River, and the Lucite River, which are tributaries of 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 tropical wet and dry (Aw), with the annual rainfall being around 1,200 millimetres (47 in).[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 47% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 27% did speak Portuguese. The most common mothertongue is Chitwe language. 73% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]