# Matutuine District, Maputo Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/ District · Maputo Province # Matutuine District Matutuine District is a district of Mozambique in Maputo Province. It had an estimated **53,924 people** in 2025 on 5,347 km² (about 10 per km²). It is divided into 5 administrative posts. 273 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 63 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 53,924people (2025) - 5,347km² - 5administrative posts - 63mapped services ## How many people live in Matutuine District? Matutuine District had an estimated **53,924 people** in 2025 — 2.2% of Maputo Province, 134th of 148 districts. There are 1,008 women for every 1,000 men (below the Maputo Province figure of 1,070). Spread over 5,347 km², that is about **10 people per km²**, 129th of 148 districts. 32.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 22 across Maputo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,119** 5–9 ****5,347** 10–14 ****6,940** 15–19 ****6,343** 20–24 ****5,259** 25–29 ****4,600** 30–34 ****3,438** 35–39 ****3,161** 40–44 ****3,200** 45–49 ****2,626** 50–54 ****2,017** 55–59 ****1,713** 60–64 ****1,494** 65–69 ****1,127** 70–74 ****754** 75–79 ****416** 80+ ****370** 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 Matutuine District? Matutuine District lies in [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 3 other districts: [Boane District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/boane/), [KaTembe District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/cidade-de-maputo/katembe/) and [Namaacha District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/). By area it is the 63rd largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 23.0% of [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/). The centre of Matutuine District is about 54 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 56 km from Matola, the main town of Maputo Province. The centre point is at 26.4506° S, 32.5872° 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 Matutuine District OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Matutuine District: 6 attractions; 4 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves. - Licuati Forest Reserve · nature reserve - Maputo National Park · nature reserve - Reserva Natural de Machangulo · nature reserve - Ponta Frederico · viewpoint - Ponta Malongane · viewpoint - Ponta Mamoli · viewpoint - Ponta Techobanine · viewpoint - Back to Basics Adventures · attraction - Dolphin Centre · attraction - Dolphin Encounters Research Center · attraction - Gozo Azul · attraction - Quad bike booze cruise · attraction - Swim with dolphins · attraction 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: Matutuine 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 - Maputo Airport (MPM) · Maputo59 km - King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) · Mpaka87 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 04:51) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:34, sunset around 17:04). 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 Matutuine District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Bela Vista](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/bela-vista/) 2,622 5 10 [Catembe M'Sime](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/catembe-m-sime/) 433 2 2 [Catuane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/catuane/) 1,260 2 1 [Machangulo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/machangulo/) 166 2 5 [Zitundo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/zitundo/) 865 3 45 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 Matutuine District - Bela Vista3,006 - Ponta d'Ouro2,738 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 Matutuine District Named natural and historic features inside Matutuine District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 80 lakes; 47 rivers and streams. - Balacanhine - Checulo - Chessane - Futana - Gichoio - Lago Babatilene - Lago Buti - Lago Canhanine - Lago Catuíne - Lago Changue - Lago Chatissuene - Lago Chipanda - Lago Choluane - Lago Chombunhane - Lago Chondué - Lago Chávi - Lago Cixoi - Lago Columbela - Lago Concane - Lago Dahuíne - Lago Dejolulene - Lago Ense - Lago Fungue - Lago Leonde …and 103 more. ### Coast and islands 15 headlands. - Ponta Abril - Ponta Camandjuba - Ponta Chemucane - Ponta Dobela - Ponta Gomeni - Ponta Madejanine - Ponta Malongane - Ponta Mamoli - Ponta Membene - Ponta Milibangalala - Ponta Techobanine - Ponta das Três Marias - Ponta do Ouro - Ponta do Ouro - Ponta do Ouro ### Hills and mountains 6 hills; 2 mountains. - Impoyi · 226 m - Dundas Hill · 71 m - Tane Hill · 63 m - Morro dos Cocones · 62 m - Monte Colato · 42 m - Monte Ouro · 22 m - Madejanine · 10 m - Monte Escuro · 6 m ### Forests and nature 2 parks. - Futi Corridor - Maputo Special Reserve ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Machangulo - Ponta Do Ouro 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 Matutuine District and the best time to visit In Matutuine District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 815 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (151 mm) and the driest Jul (17 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 26 151 Feb 26 103 Mar 25 104 Apr 23 68 May 21 23 Jun 19 19 Jul 19 17 Aug 20 17 Sep 22 32 Oct 23 53 Nov 24 104 Dec 26 126 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Matutuine District Places mapped inside Matutuine District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels31 - Schools3 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants23 - Police stations2 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 Matutuine District?In Maputo Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Matutuine District?53,924 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Matutuine District?About 23 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Matutuine District?About 10 people per km² - What borders Matutuine District?Boane District, KaTembe District and Namaacha District - What is there to see in Matutuine District?Back to Basics Adventures, Dolphin Centre, Dolphin Encounters Research Center, Gozo Azul - What time zone is Matutuine District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Matutuine District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Matutuine District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Matutuine District?Bela Vista - What is the highest point in Matutuine District?Impoyi (226 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Matutuine District?February to November - How many banks are in Matutuine District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Matutuine District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Matutuine District?MZ1006 (OCHA common operational dataset)