# Nacala-a-Velha District, Nampula Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacala-a-velha/ District · Nampula Province # Nacala-a-Velha District Nacala-a-Velha District is a district of Mozambique in Nampula Province. It had an estimated **160,552 people** in 2025 on 1,287 km² (about 125 per km²). It is divided into 3 administrative posts. 97 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 160,552people (2025) - 1,287km² - 3administrative posts - 4mapped services ## How many people live in Nacala-a-Velha District? Nacala-a-Velha District had an estimated **160,552 people** in 2025 — 2.2% of Nampula Province, 81st of 148 districts. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nampula Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 1,287 km², that is about **125 people per km²**, 18th of 148 districts. 46.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 ****28,082** 5–9 ****25,068** 10–14 ****21,067** 15–19 ****17,064** 20–24 ****12,582** 25–29 ****10,414** 30–34 ****9,198** 35–39 ****7,783** 40–44 ****6,659** 45–49 ****5,822** 50–54 ****4,806** 55–59 ****3,683** 60–64 ****2,818** 65–69 ****2,187** 70–74 ****1,589** 75–79 ****948** 80+ ****782** 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 Nacala-a-Velha District? Nacala-a-Velha District lies in [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other districts: [Memba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/memba/), [Monapo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/monapo/), [Mossuril District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/mossuril/), [Nacala Porto District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacala-porto/) and [Nacaroa District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacaroa/). By area it is the 135th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 1.6% of [Nampula Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/). The centre of Nacala-a-Velha District is about 1,512 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 145 km from Nampula, the main town of Nampula Province. The centre point is at 14.5556° S, 40.4833° 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). ## Know before you go: Nacala-a-Velha 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 - Nacala International Airport (MNC) · Nacala26 km - Nampula Airport (APL) · Nampula143 km ### Nearest railway station Nacala Muchilipo (Locone), about 23 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 04:43) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 05:39, 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 Nacala-a-Velha District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Barragem](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacala-a-velha/barragem/) 380 2 0 [Covo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacala-a-velha/covo/) 473 3 0 [Nacala-a-Velha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/nampula/nacala-a-velha/nacala-a-velha/) 433 3 4 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/). ## Landscape and landmarks of Nacala-a-Velha District Named natural and historic features inside Nacala-a-Velha District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 rivers and streams. - Atua - Macana - Machirope - Mavalane - Melamequeje - Mequelene - Muepane - Nacapa - Nacussa - Nalava - Napaco - Napage - Nicucua - Nicupa - Niviria - Patone - Rapequé - Ribeira Napela - Ribeira Nienta - Rio Marire - Rio Nacala - Valavalane ### Hills and mountains 5 hills; 2 mountains. - Monte Lache · 181 m - Monte Naípo · 170 m - Monte Necutapajo · 158 m - Monte Nicapela · 149 m - Monte Napalavi · 142 m - Monte Metotia · 124 m - Cachave · 110 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 Nacala-a-Velha District and the best time to visit In Nacala-a-Velha District, the warmest month is Dec (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,175 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (327 mm) and the driest Sep (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 327 Feb 27 260 Mar 27 172 Apr 26 113 May 25 17 Jun 24 32 Jul 24 20 Aug 24 18 Sep 25 11 Oct 27 20 Nov 28 40 Dec 28 147 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nacala-a-Velha District Places mapped inside Nacala-a-Velha District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Restaurants3 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 Nacala-a-Velha District?In Nampula Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Nacala-a-Velha District?160,552 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Nacala-a-Velha District?About 17 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Nacala-a-Velha District?About 125 people per km² - What borders Nacala-a-Velha District?Memba District, Monapo District, Mossuril District, Nacala Porto District and Nacaroa District - What time zone is Nacala-a-Velha District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nacala-a-Velha District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Nacala-a-Velha District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Nacala-a-Velha District?Monte Lache (181 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nacala-a-Velha District?April to November - How many banks are in Nacala-a-Velha District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nacala-a-Velha District?MZ0318 (OCHA common operational dataset)