# Mogovolas District, Nampula Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/ District · Nampula Province # Mogovolas District Mogovolas District is a district of Mozambique in Nampula Province. It had an estimated **473,226 people** in 2025 on 4,705 km² (about 101 per km²). It is divided into 5 administrative posts. 243 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 473,226people (2025) - 4,705km² - 5administrative posts - 7mapped services ## How many people live in Mogovolas District? Mogovolas District had an estimated **473,226 people** in 2025 — 6.5% of Nampula Province, 11th of 148 districts. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nampula Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 4,705 km², that is about **101 people per km²**, 27th of 148 districts. 46.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% 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 95 children and older people. 0–4 ****80,867** 5–9 ****73,371** 10–14 ****63,594** 15–19 ****50,669** 20–24 ****36,840** 25–29 ****30,694** 30–34 ****28,370** 35–39 ****24,190** 40–44 ****20,107** 45–49 ****17,709** 50–54 ****15,788** 55–59 ****11,603** 60–64 ****7,141** 65–69 ****5,075** 70–74 ****3,498** 75–79 ****2,204** 80+ ****1,506** 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 Mogovolas District? Mogovolas District lies in [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 8 other districts: [Angoche District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/angoche/), [Cidade de Nampula](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/cidade-de-nampula/), [Gile District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/gile/), [Liupo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/liupo/), [Meconta District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/meconta/), [Moma District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/moma/), [Murrupula District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/murrupula/) and [Rapale District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/rapale/). By area it is the 70th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 6.0% of [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/). The centre of Mogovolas District is about 1,335 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 68 km from Nampula, the main town of Nampula Province. The centre point is at 15.7238° S, 39.3015° 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 Mogovolas District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mogovolas District: 1 attraction. - Mesquita · 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: Mogovolas 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) · Nampula69 km - Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala204 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 04:46) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 16:58). 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 Mogovolas District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Calipo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/calipo/) 1,083 3 0 [Ilute](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/ilute/) 1,047 3 0 [Muatua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/muatua/) 604 2 0 [Nametil](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nametil/) 1,251 4 4 [Nanhupo Rio](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mogovolas/nanhupo-rio/) 720 3 3 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 Mogovolas District - Nametil52,457 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 Mogovolas District Named natural and historic features inside Mogovolas District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 26 rivers and streams. - Cipone - Iolone - Mecorroma - Miaua - Minane - Naauane - Nacuculo - Naculué - Nahurro - Namachepa - Namaquete - Napaco - Napai - Riela - Rio Marririmué - Rio Mecucuisa - Rio Metaca - Rio Metata - Rio Metona - Rio Murratepo - Rio Nahã - Rio Namaeia - Rio Namaita - Rio Namiarro …and 2 more. ### Hills and mountains 23 hills; 12 mountains. - Nicunaco · 816 m - Monte Mutaquela · 541 m - Monte Mecule · 529 m - Monte Nicomoni · 504 m - Monte Nazipe · 500 m - Monte Tocorrine · 472 m - Monte Nitaca · 470 m - Monte Naputa · 439 m - Monte Namarrufo · 422 m - Monte Murrapa · 415 m - Monte Namiepe · 413 m - Monte Potiro · 408 m - Monte Copue · 392 m - Monte Metirua · 383 m - Monte Namerico · 379 m - Monte Macaca · 376 m - Monte Chitipue · 364 m - Monte Mepota · 361 m - Monte Lulúti · 347 m - Monte Niavarra · 327 m - Monte Tiza · 326 m - Monte Patoé · 320 m - Monte Namacuco · 306 m - Monte Merropa · 281 m …and 11 more. ### Getting around 4 airfields. - Calipo - Iuluti - Muatua - Nametil 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 Mogovolas District and the best time to visit In Mogovolas District, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 1,342 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (401 mm) and the driest Sep (8 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 26 401 Feb 26 264 Mar 25 195 Apr 24 108 May 22 27 Jun 21 31 Jul 20 30 Aug 22 17 Sep 25 8 Oct 27 24 Nov 29 48 Dec 28 191 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mogovolas District Places mapped inside Mogovolas District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools4 - 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 Mogovolas District?In Nampula Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Mogovolas District?473,226 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Mogovolas District?About 17 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Mogovolas District?About 101 people per km² - What borders Mogovolas District?Angoche District, Cidade de Nampula, Gile District, Liupo District, Meconta District, Moma District, Murrupula District and Rapale District - What is there to see in Mogovolas District?Mesquita - What time zone is Mogovolas District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mogovolas District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Mogovolas District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Mogovolas District?Nametil - What is the highest point in Mogovolas District?Nicunaco (816 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mogovolas District?April to October - How many petrol pumps are in Mogovolas District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mogovolas District?MZ0311 (OCHA common operational dataset)