# Massangena District, Gaza Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/massangena/ District · Gaza Province # Massangena District Massangena District is a district of Mozambique in Gaza Province. It had an estimated **25,433 people** in 2025 on 4,114 km² (about 6.2 per km²). It is divided into 2 administrative posts. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 25,433people (2025) - 4,114km² - 2administrative posts ## How many people live in Massangena District? Massangena District had an estimated **25,433 people** in 2025 — 1.5% of Gaza Province, 147th of 148 districts. There are 1,080 women for every 1,000 men (below the Gaza Province figure of 1,166). Spread over 4,114 km², that is about **6.2 people per km²**, 139th of 148 districts. 38.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Gaza Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,353** 5–9 ****3,311** 10–14 ****3,186** 15–19 ****2,980** 20–24 ****2,883** 25–29 ****2,156** 30–34 ****1,393** 35–39 ****1,265** 40–44 ****1,287** 45–49 ****1,009** 50–54 ****641** 55–59 ****496** 60–64 ****415** 65–69 ****349** 70–74 ****294** 75–79 ****242** 80+ ****173** 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 Massangena District? Massangena District lies in [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other districts: [Chicualacuala District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chicualacuala/), [Chigubo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chigubo/), [Mabote District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/inhambane/mabote/), [Machaze District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/manica/machaze/) and [Mapai District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/mapai/). By area it is the 81st largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 5.5% of [Gaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/). The centre of Massangena District is about 481 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 384 km from Xai-Xai, the main town of Gaza Province. The centre point is at 21.6514° S, 32.9692° 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 Massangena District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Massangena District: 1 nature reserve. - Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park · nature reserve 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: Massangena 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 - Vilankulo Airport (VNX) · Vilanculo245 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio282 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:00) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:12). 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 Massangena District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Massangena](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/massangena/massangena/) 2,743 5 0 [Mavue](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/massangena/mavue/) 1,371 3 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/). ## Landscape and landmarks of Massangena District Named natural and historic features inside Massangena District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 37 lakes; 12 rivers and streams. - Baueue - Chife - Lago Chatilile - Lago Chaveva - Lago Cheba - Lago Chengue - Lago Chichòcâne - Lago Chicono - Lago Chipileme - Lago Chivoane - Lago Chiçunungule - Lago Cuitique - Lago Fàambo - Lago Gôme - Lago Ingomanhane - Lago Mabuno - Lago Macalala - Lago Mafaijuambo - Lago Magecamba - Lago Malaote - Lago Malila - Lago Maqueze - Lago Matenda - Lago Mavuiane …and 25 more. ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Dambula · 171 m - Chilengudje · 158 m 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 Massangena District and the best time to visit In Massangena District, the warmest month is Dec (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 583 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (128 mm) and the driest Aug (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 29 110 Feb 29 99 Mar 28 84 Apr 26 40 May 23 11 Jun 21 11 Jul 20 9 Aug 23 3 Sep 25 10 Oct 28 21 Nov 29 57 Dec 29 128 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Massangena District?In Gaza Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Massangena District?25,433 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Massangena District?About 20 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Massangena District?About 6.2 people per km² - What borders Massangena District?Chicualacuala District, Chigubo District, Mabote District, Machaze District and Mapai District - What is there to see in Massangena District?Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park - What time zone is Massangena District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Massangena District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Massangena District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Massangena District?Dambula (171 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Massangena District?March to October - What is the P-code of Massangena District?MZ0910 (OCHA common operational dataset)