Govuro District

Govuro
District
Govuro District on the map of Mozambique
Country	Mozambique
Province	Inhambane
Capital	Nova Mambone
Area
• Total	3,961 km2 (1,529 sq mi)
Population  (2007 census)
• Total	34,809
• Density	8.8/km2 (23/sq mi)

Govuro District is a district of Inhambane Province in south-east Mozambique. Its principal town is Nova Mambone. The district is located at the northeast of the province, and borders with Machanga District of Sofala Province in the north, Inhassoro District in the south, and Mabote District in the west. In the east, the district is bounded by the Indian Ocean. The area of the district is 3,961 square kilometres (1,529 sq mi). ^[1] It has a population of 34,809 as of 2007. ^[2]

Geography

The Save River makes the northern border of the district and of Inhambane province, separating it from Sofala Province. There are several lakes in the district, the largest being Lake Zimbire and Lake Chimedje. ^[1]

The climate is tropical arid in the interior of the district and tropical humid at the coast. The annual rainfall at the coast achieves 1,500 millimetres (59 in), mainly falling in February and March. ^[1]

History

Since 1891, the area was exploited by the Mozambique Company. In 1942, it was included into Govuro Circunscrição, a type of administrative unit used in Portuguese colonies in Africa. The name originates from the Govuro River, one of the minor rivers flowing to the ocean in the south of the district. ^[1]

In 1986, Mabote District, which was previously a posto belonging to Govuro District, was made a separate district. ^[3]

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into two postos, Save (three localities) and Mambone (two localities). ^[1]

Demographics

As of 2005, 42% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 33% did speak Portuguese, and Chopi language was the mothertongue for the majority of the population of the district. The Roman Catholic Church was the predomininant church, with 24.7% of the population. 73% were analphabetic, mostly women. ^[1]

Economy

In 2005, 1% of the households in the district had electricity. ^[1]

Agriculture

The main agricultural products are maize, cassava, cowpea, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and rice. ^[1]

Transportation

There is a road network in the district which includes the 60 kilometres (37 mi) stretch of the national road EN1, crossing the eastern part of the district. Approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) of roads in the interior of Govuro District a in a bad state and need rehabilitation. ^[1]

References

1. "Perfil do Distrito de Govuro" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Ministry of State Administration. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
2. "População da Provincia de Inhambane". Censo 2007 (in Portuguese). Instituto Nacional de Estatística. Archived from the original on 8 March 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
3. "Perfil do Distrito de Funhalouro" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Ministry of State Administration. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2016.

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