# Magude District, Maputo Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/magude/ District · Maputo Province # Magude District Magude District is a district of Mozambique in Maputo Province. It had an estimated **73,471 people** in 2025 on 6,915 km² (about 11 per km²). It is divided into 5 administrative posts. 422 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 73,471people (2025) - 6,915km² - 5administrative posts - 3mapped services ## How many people live in Magude District? Magude District had an estimated **73,471 people** in 2025 — 3.0% of Maputo Province, 121st of 148 districts. There are 1,137 women for every 1,000 men (above the Maputo Province figure of 1,070). Spread over 6,915 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 126th of 148 districts. 34.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Maputo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,994** 5–9 ****7,327** 10–14 ****11,084** 15–19 ****9,517** 20–24 ****6,584** 25–29 ****5,519** 30–34 ****4,439** 35–39 ****4,135** 40–44 ****4,215** 45–49 ****3,400** 50–54 ****2,429** 55–59 ****2,060** 60–64 ****1,876** 65–69 ****1,502** 70–74 ****1,111** 75–79 ****754** 80+ ****525** 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 Magude District? Magude District lies in [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bilene District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/bilene/), [Chókwè District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/chokwe/), [Manhiça District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/manhica/), [Massingir District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/gaza/massingir/) and [Moamba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/moamba/). By area it is the 39th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 29.8% of [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/). The centre of Magude District is about 135 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 134 km from Matola, the main town of Maputo Province. The centre point is at 24.7594° S, 32.4386° 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 Magude District OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Magude District: 3 nature reserves. - Ferreira Conservancy · nature reserve - Karingani Game Reserve · nature reserve - Masintonto Conservancy · 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: Magude 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 - Skukuza Airport (SZK) · Skukuza89 km - Maputo Airport (MPM) · Maputo130 km ### Nearest railway station Magude (Vila de Magude), about 36 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:55) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:08). 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 Magude District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Magude-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/magude/magude-sede/) 1,235 8 3 [Mahel](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/magude/mahel/) 867 2 0 [Mapulanguene](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/magude/mapulanguene/) 2,673 3 0 [Motaze](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/magude/motaze/) 1,185 3 0 [Panjane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/magude/panjane/) 955 2 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 Magude District - Magude12,419 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 Magude District Named natural and historic features inside Magude District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 116 rivers and streams; 101 lakes; 1 dam. - Balalene - Bandene - Betselane - Bizibizi - Buluana - Bumbulo - Bungana - Bungani - Bunzula - Butabutane - Buza Buzuane - Canhanine - Canhanini - Canhanini - Chacalutze - Chanhani - Cheque Cheque - Chichacuarre - Chicuo - Chicuvali - Chidzundana - Chifocuana - Chipanipuleca - Chissilene …and 194 more. ### Hills and mountains 5 hills. - Nhlanguleni · 361 m - Nhlangulene · 319 m - Matesivana · 174 m - Santa Quitéria · 158 m - Nhapunguana · 96 m ### Getting around 3 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Boa Esperança - Mapapene - Mapulanguene - Motaze - Vista Alegre 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 Magude District and the best time to visit In Magude District, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 760 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (152 mm) and the driest Aug (11 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 27 152 Feb 27 94 Mar 26 90 Apr 24 60 May 22 18 Jun 20 20 Jul 19 15 Aug 21 11 Sep 24 19 Oct 25 50 Nov 26 97 Dec 27 136 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Magude District Places mapped inside Magude District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Restaurants2 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 Magude District?In Maputo Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Magude District?73,471 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Magude District?About 21 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Magude District?About 11 people per km² - What borders Magude District?Bilene District, Chókwè District, Manhiça District, Massingir District and Moamba District - What is there to see in Magude District?Ferreira Conservancy, Karingani Game Reserve, Masintonto Conservancy - What time zone is Magude District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Magude District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Magude District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Magude District?Magude - What is the highest point in Magude District?Nhlanguleni (361 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Magude District?February to November - How many banks are in Magude District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Magude District?MZ1003 (OCHA common operational dataset)