# Angoche District, Nampula Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/ District · Nampula Province # Angoche District Angoche District is a district of Mozambique in Nampula Province. It had an estimated **450,762 people** in 2025 on 3,014 km² (about 150 per km²). It is divided into 4 administrative posts. 163 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 39 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 450,762people (2025) - 3,014km² - 4administrative posts - 39mapped services ## How many people live in Angoche District? Angoche District had an estimated **450,762 people** in 2025 — 6.2% of Nampula Province, 13th of 148 districts. There are 1,044 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nampula Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 3,014 km², that is about **150 people per km²**, 14th of 148 districts. 46.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 16 across Nampula Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 99 children and older people. 0–4 ****79,866** 5–9 ****69,843** 10–14 ****60,694** 15–19 ****49,048** 20–24 ****36,733** 25–29 ****30,120** 30–34 ****25,777** 35–39 ****21,206** 40–44 ****17,271** 45–49 ****15,143** 50–54 ****13,568** 55–59 ****10,455** 60–64 ****7,445** 65–69 ****5,589** 70–74 ****3,912** 75–79 ****2,224** 80+ ****1,868** 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 Angoche District? Angoche District lies in [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 4 other districts: [Larde District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/larde/), [Liupo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/liupo/), [Mogovolas District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/) and [Moma District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/moma/). By area it is the 104th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 3.9% of [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/). The centre of Angoche District is about 1,326 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 121 km from Nampula, the main town of Nampula Province. The centre point is at 16.0939° S, 39.7563° 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 Angoche District OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Angoche District: 2 beachs; 1 monument; 1 memorial. - Praia Nova · beach - Praia Nova · beach - Monte Parapato · monument - Praça dos Heróis de Moçambique · memorial 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: Angoche 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 - Nampula Airport (APL) · Nampula121 km - Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala206 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 04:43) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 05:45, sunset around 16:56). 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 Angoche District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Aube](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/aube/) 548 2 0 [Boila-Nametoria](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/boila-nametoria/) 1,256 5 2 [Cidade de Angoche](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/cidade-de-angoche/) 474 7 37 [Namaponda](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/namaponda/) 737 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/). ## Largest towns in Angoche District - Angoche104,540 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 Angoche District Named natural and historic features inside Angoche District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 98 rivers and streams; 15 lakes. - Aropo - Canhaua - Chaichaua - Ciretene - Cirozine - Citalane - Citune - Citune - Cocóe - Coloma - Corroma - Gilamela - Iocole - Lago Macuja - Lago Maova - Lago Mebicué - Lago Murrima - Lago Muter - Lago Nacaso - Lago Nacú - Lago Namaue - Lago Namitepo - Lago Namputa - Lago Namuassa …and 89 more. ### Coast and islands 7 islands; 7 headlands; 3 beaches. - Ilha Angoche - Ilha Mequeli - Ilha Quilua - Malacone - Mitubane - Namicate - Natupi - Nhialuque - Ponta Djuma - Ponta Lumbo - Ponta Menuca - Ponta Metonhera - Ponta Namacoto - Ponta Namalungo - Ponta Namuasse - Praia Nova - Praia Velha ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Monte Niuala · 103 m - Janga · 5 m ### Estates 8 estates. - Plantação Boavista - Plantação Macoze - Plantação Mebicué - Plantação Merrere - Plantação Namapuiza - Plantação Nametoria - Plantação Natiri - Plantação Sucubir ### Getting around 3 airfields; 1 lighthouse. - Aube - Boila - Farol de Sangage - Namaponda 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 Angoche District and the best time to visit In Angoche District, the warmest month is Dec (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (23 °C). About 1,071 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (321 mm) and the driest Sep (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 321 Feb 27 208 Mar 27 156 Apr 26 94 May 25 22 Jun 24 28 Jul 23 24 Aug 24 14 Sep 25 6 Oct 27 20 Nov 28 36 Dec 29 141 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Angoche District Places mapped inside Angoche District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels6 - Schools13 - Cinemas1 - Restaurants5 - Police stations4 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 Angoche District?In Nampula Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Angoche District?450,762 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Angoche District?About 17 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Angoche District?About 150 people per km² - What borders Angoche District?Larde District, Liupo District, Mogovolas District and Moma District - What is there to see in Angoche District?Monte Parapato, Praia Nova, Praia Nova, Praça dos Heróis de Moçambique - What time zone is Angoche District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Angoche District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Angoche District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Angoche District?Angoche - What is the highest point in Angoche District?Monte Niuala (103 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Angoche District?April to October - How many hospitals are in Angoche District?2 mapped - How many banks are in Angoche District?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Angoche District?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Angoche District?MZ0302 (OCHA common operational dataset)