23°0′S 34°30′E / 23.000°S 34.500°E
Inhambane | |
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 Indian Ocean seen from one of many province`s resorts | |
 Inhambane, Province of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Capital | Inhambane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68,775 km2 (26,554 sq mi) |
| Population (2017 census) | |
| • Total | 1,488,676 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 13xx |
| Area code | (+258) 293 |
| Website | www |
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.
