# Namaacha District, Maputo Province – Administrative posts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/

District · Maputo Province 

# Namaacha District

Namaacha District is a district of Mozambique in Maputo Province. It had an estimated **58,385 people** in 2025 on 2,150 km² (about 27 per km²). It is divided into 2 administrative posts. 139 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 58,385people (2025)
- 2,150km²
- 2administrative posts
- 8mapped services

## How many people live in Namaacha District?

Namaacha District had an estimated **58,385 people** in 2025 — 2.4% of Maputo Province, 131st of 148 districts. There are 1,033 women for every 1,000 men (below the Maputo Province figure of 1,070). Spread over 2,150 km², that is about **27 people per km²**, 103rd of 148 districts.

33.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Maputo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,403**

5–9 ****5,735**

10–14 ****8,207**

15–19 ****7,371**

20–24 ****5,331**

25–29 ****4,544**

30–34 ****3,572**

35–39 ****3,354**

40–44 ****3,489**

45–49 ****2,939**

50–54 ****2,351**

55–59 ****1,972**

60–64 ****1,600**

65–69 ****1,151**

70–74 ****721**

75–79 ****351**

80+ ****294**

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 Namaacha District?

Namaacha 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/), [Matutuine District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/matutuine/) and [Moamba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/moamba/). By area it is the 122nd largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 9.3% of [Maputo Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/). The centre of Namaacha District is about 42 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 31 km from Matola, the main town of Maputo Province. The centre point is at 26.0728° S, 32.1763° 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 Namaacha District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Namaacha District: 1 viewpoint.

- Pequenos Limbobos · viewpoint

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: Namaacha 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) · Maputo43 km
- King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) · Mpaka56 km

### Nearest railway station

Goba (Goba), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 04:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 17:06).

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 Namaacha District

Administrative post Area km² Localities Services 

[Changalane](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/changalane/) 778 4 0 

[Namaacha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/maputo/namaacha/namaacha/) 1,372 5 8 

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 Namaacha District

- Namaacha14,781

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 Namaacha District

Named natural and historic features inside Namaacha District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

67 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Calichane
- Chigubute
- Gumbe
- Lagoa Xipsingué
- Lechangote
- Lincoco
- Macalane
- Mahlabashana
- Maiáua
- Mangai
- Mantshantjo
- Matalemonde
- Matencwana
- Matianine
- Matiantia
- Mebuzine
- Mhlumeni
- Mudumo
- Nhlolo
- Rio Bassop
- Rio Bidongo
- Rio Bumene
- Rio Canchane
- Rio Chanvo

…and 44 more.

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains; 3 hills.

- Kobinja · 570 m
- Monte Govanja · 557 m
- Monte Matizenguele · 467 m
- Monte Bumbe · 417 m
- Monte Carvalho · 290 m
- Monte Maxongue · 214 m
- Monte Bugutana · 209 m
- Monte Mandimbe · 209 m
- Alto do Enchisa · 50 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 Namaacha District and the best time to visit

In Namaacha District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 728 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (142 mm) and the driest Jun (10 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 25 142 

Feb 25 98 

Mar 25 83 

Apr 22 55 

May 20 14 

Jun 18 10 

Jul 18 10 

Aug 20 12 

Sep 22 27 

Oct 23 55 

Nov 24 98 

Dec 25 124 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namaacha District

Places mapped inside Namaacha District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels3
- Schools2

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 Namaacha District?In Maputo Province, Mozambique
- What is the population of Namaacha District?58,385 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Namaacha District?About 22 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Namaacha District?About 27 people per km²
- What borders Namaacha District?Boane District, Matutuine District and Moamba District
- What is there to see in Namaacha District?Pequenos Limbobos
- What time zone is Namaacha District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Namaacha District?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Namaacha District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Namaacha District?Namaacha
- What is the highest point in Namaacha District?Kobinja (570 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Namaacha District?February to November
- How many petrol pumps are in Namaacha District?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Namaacha District?MZ1008 (OCHA common operational dataset)