Inhambane Province

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Inhambane
Indian Ocean seen from one of many province`s resorts
Indian Ocean seen from one of many province`s resorts
Inhambane, Province of Mozambique
Inhambane, Province of Mozambique
CountryMozambique
CapitalInhambane
Area
  Total68,775 km2 (26,554 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 census)
  Total1,488,676
  Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Postal code
13xx
Area code(+258) 293
Websitewww.inhambane.gov.mz

Inhambane is a province of Mozambique. The capital is Inhambane.

The region was visited by Vasco da Gama in 1498. He claimed Inhambane Bay for Portugal. The Portuguese created a trading post at Inhambane in 1534.

The province has two of Mozambique's national parks: Zinave National Park in the northwest and Bazaruto National Park on the Bazaruto Archipelago. There is also Pomene National Reserve.

As of 2017, approximately 113,288 people live there. [1]

Districts

Imhambane Province is divided into the 12 districts of:

  • Funhalouro District
  • Govuro District
  • Homoine District
  • Jangamo District
  • Inharrime District
  • Inhassoro District
  • Mabote District
  • Massinga District
  • Morrumbene District
  • Panda District
  • Vilanculos District
  • Zavala District

and the municipalities of:

  • Inhambane
  • Maxixe

References


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