Nampula Province

15°15′S 39°30′E / 15.250°S 39.500°E / -15.250; 39.500

Nampula
Province
Nampula, Province of Mozambique
Nampula, Province of Mozambique
CountryMozambique
CapitalNampula
Area
 • Total79,010 km2 (30,510 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 census)
 • Total5,758,920
 • Density73/km2 (190/sq mi)
Postal code
31xx
Area code(+258) 26
Websitewww.nampula.gov.mz

Nampula is a province in northern Mozambique. The capital city is also named Nampula.

The island Ilha de Moçambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is part of the province.

The Lúrio River forms the northern border. Mountains in the province include Mount Inago (1804 m), Mount Ribaue, Mount Panda and Mount Nairucu.

Districts

Nampula Province is divided into the 18 districts of:

and the municipalities of:

References

  1. ↑ Briggs, Philip (1997). Guide to Mozambique. Bradt Publications. p. 188. ISBN 978-1-898323-45-7.
  2. ↑ Africa Annual. Foreign Correspondents, Limited. 1958. p. 66.