# Limpopo District, Gaza Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/ District · Gaza Province # Limpopo District Limpopo District is a district of Mozambique in Gaza Province. It had an estimated **180,614 people** in 2025 on 1,197 km² (about 151 per km²). It is divided into 3 administrative posts. 102 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 180,614people (2025) - 1,197km² - 3administrative posts - 7mapped services ## How many people live in Limpopo District? Limpopo District had an estimated **180,614 people** in 2025 — 10.9% of Gaza Province, 72nd of 148 districts. There are 1,183 women for every 1,000 men (above the Gaza Province figure of 1,166). Spread over 1,197 km², that is about **151 people per km²**, 13th of 148 districts. 40.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% 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 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****25,433** 5–9 ****25,241** 10–14 ****22,789** 15–19 ****21,058** 20–24 ****19,237** 25–29 ****14,348** 30–34 ****10,072** 35–39 ****9,008** 40–44 ****8,090** 45–49 ****6,440** 50–54 ****4,916** 55–59 ****4,006** 60–64 ****3,226** 65–69 ****2,521** 70–74 ****1,850** 75–79 ****1,171** 80+ ****1,208** 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 Limpopo District? Limpopo District lies in [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bilene District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/bilene/), [Chibuto District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chibuto/), [Chongoene District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chongoene/), [Chókwè District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chokwe/) and [Xai-Xai District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/xai-xai/). By area it is the 137th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 1.6% of [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/). The centre of Limpopo District is about 136 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 19 km from Xai-Xai, the main town of Gaza Province. The centre point is at 25.0277° S, 33.4527° 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 Limpopo District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Limpopo District: 1 beach; 1 museum. - Posto Zongone · museum - Lagoa Pave · beach 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: Limpopo 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 - Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (VJB) · Xai-Xai34 km - Maputo Airport (MPM) · Maputo133 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:03). 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 Limpopo District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Chicumbane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/chicumbane/) 565 5 2 [Chissano](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/chissano/) 252 4 1 [Zongoene-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/limpopo/zongoene-sede/) 380 2 4 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/). ## Landscape and landmarks of Limpopo District Named natural and historic features inside Limpopo District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 30 lakes; 8 rivers and streams. - Lago Benzane - Lago Changuo - Lago Chicujo - Lago Chigolovotso - Lago Chilonza - Lago Chitesul - Lago Chitibe - Lago Gomogomo - Lago Gágoè - Lago Massatingue - Lago Muizigone - Lago Muãndeje - Lago Nhalichengane - Lago Nhateculo - Lago Sacativa - Lago Uaricosso - Lago Vumbe - Lagoa Bossalane - Lagoa Chae - Lagoa Chiboene - Lagoa Chissave - Lagoa Chissura - Lagoa Chonze - Lagoa Coloanhique …and 14 more. ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Ponta Grossa ### Getting around 1 lighthouse. - Monte Belo Lighthouse 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 Limpopo District and the best time to visit In Limpopo District, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 760 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (149 mm) and the driest Aug (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 149 Feb 27 90 Mar 26 90 Apr 24 70 May 22 22 Jun 21 27 Jul 20 21 Aug 21 15 Sep 23 22 Oct 24 46 Nov 26 81 Dec 27 129 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Limpopo District Places mapped inside Limpopo District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels4 - Schools2 - Restaurants1 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 Limpopo District?In Gaza Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Limpopo District?180,614 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Limpopo District?About 19 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Limpopo District?About 151 people per km² - What borders Limpopo District?Bilene District, Chibuto District, Chongoene District, Chókwè District and Xai-Xai District - What is there to see in Limpopo District?Lagoa Pave, Posto Zongone - What time zone is Limpopo District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Limpopo District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Limpopo District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the best time to visit Limpopo District?February to November - What is the P-code of Limpopo District?MZ0912 (OCHA common operational dataset)