# Chicualacuala District, Gaza Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chicualacuala/ District · Gaza Province # Chicualacuala District Chicualacuala District is a district of Mozambique in Gaza Province. It had an estimated **30,948 people** in 2025 on 8,286 km² (about 3.7 per km²). It is divided into 2 administrative posts. 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 30,948people (2025) - 8,286km² - 2administrative posts - 3mapped services ## How many people live in Chicualacuala District? Chicualacuala District had an estimated **30,948 people** in 2025 — 1.9% of Gaza Province, 145th of 148 districts. There are 1,107 women for every 1,000 men (below the Gaza Province figure of 1,166). Spread over 8,286 km², that is about **3.7 people per km²**, 143rd of 148 districts. 40.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Gaza Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,228** 5–9 ****3,958** 10–14 ****4,200** 15–19 ****3,874** 20–24 ****3,714** 25–29 ****2,673** 30–34 ****1,606** 35–39 ****1,369** 40–44 ****1,242** 45–49 ****1,000** 50–54 ****806** 55–59 ****662** 60–64 ****516** 65–69 ****405** 70–74 ****306** 75–79 ****207** 80+ ****182** Source: [Mozambique INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatistica) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-moz). ## Where is Chicualacuala District? Chicualacuala District lies in [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 2 other districts: [Mapai District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/mapai/) and [Massangena District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/massangena/). By area it is the 26th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 11.0% of [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/). The centre of Chicualacuala District is about 427 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 363 km from Xai-Xai, the main town of Gaza Province. The centre point is at 22.1623° S, 31.9949° E. Source: [INE- Instituto Nacional de Estatisca via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-moz). ## Things to see in and around Chicualacuala District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chicualacuala District: 1 museum. - Old Military Headquarter · museum Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Chicualacuala District - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Maputo - CurrencyMetical (MZN) - Country calling code+258 - LanguagesPortuguese, Makhuwa - Plug typesType C, D, F · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) · Phalaborwa215 km - Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) · Hoedspruit263 km ### Nearest railway station Chicualacuala (Vila Eduardo Mondlane), about 33 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:02) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:15). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Administrative posts of Chicualacuala District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Eduardo Mondlane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chicualacuala/eduardo-mondlane/) 7,751 4 3 [Pafuri](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chicualacuala/pafuri/) 535 1 0 Source: [INE- Instituto Nacional de Estatisca via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-moz); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Chicualacuala District - Vila Eduardo Mondlane9,665 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Chicualacuala District Named natural and historic features inside Chicualacuala District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 38 lakes; 26 rivers and streams. - Banzane - Chantembonhine - Chinhucuini - Chungue - Condluani - Gonzo - Guluene - Lago Bale - Lago Chagava - Lago Chamcombela - Lago Chamuambo - Lago Chantsalala - Lago Chaongue - Lago Chassango - Lago Chiczuo - Lago Fai - Lago Langanini - Lago Lehelegi - Lago Maconue - Lago Madibi - Lago Madlati - Lago Magono - Lago Mahaha - Lago Massaca …and 40 more. ### Hills and mountains 7 hills. - Monte Gomo · 375 m - Maguá · 357 m - Monte Bipe · 333 m - Monte Chandugue · 331 m - Malave · 311 m - Chemúo Chimbirre · 257 m - Songofi · 242 m ### Getting around 3 railway stations. - Curia - Vouga - Vouzela Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Chicualacuala District and the best time to visit In Chicualacuala District, the warmest month is Dec (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 486 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (102 mm) and the driest Aug (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 91 Feb 27 74 Mar 26 57 Apr 24 32 May 22 10 Jun 19 8 Jul 19 5 Aug 21 4 Sep 24 12 Oct 26 29 Nov 28 62 Dec 28 102 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chicualacuala District Places mapped inside Chicualacuala District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Shopping malls1 - Schools1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Chicualacuala District?In Gaza Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Chicualacuala District?30,948 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Chicualacuala District?About 19 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Chicualacuala District?About 3.7 people per km² - What borders Chicualacuala District?Mapai District and Massangena District - What is there to see in Chicualacuala District?Old Military Headquarter - What time zone is Chicualacuala District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Chicualacuala District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Chicualacuala District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Chicualacuala District?Vila Eduardo Mondlane - What is the highest point in Chicualacuala District?Monte Gomo (375 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chicualacuala District?January to December - What is the P-code of Chicualacuala District?MZ0904 (OCHA common operational dataset)