# Majune District, Niassa Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/majune/ District · Niassa Province # Majune District Majune District is a district of Mozambique in Niassa Province. It had an estimated **56,015 people** in 2025 on 11,673 km² (about 4.8 per km²). It is divided into 3 administrative posts. 128 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 56,015people (2025) - 11,673km² - 3administrative posts - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Majune District? Majune District had an estimated **56,015 people** in 2025 — 2.3% of Niassa Province, 133rd of 148 districts. There are 1,052 women for every 1,000 men (above the Niassa Province figure of 1,033). Spread over 11,673 km², that is about **4.8 people per km²**, 141st of 148 districts. 50.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 15 across Niassa Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 109 children and older people. 0–4 ****11,115** 5–9 ****9,009** 10–14 ****7,948** 15–19 ****6,634** 20–24 ****4,506** 25–29 ****3,515** 30–34 ****2,999** 35–39 ****2,501** 40–44 ****2,080** 45–49 ****1,676** 50–54 ****1,252** 55–59 ****926** 60–64 ****672** 65–69 ****482** 70–74 ****319** 75–79 ****184** 80+ ****197** 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 Majune District? Majune District lies in [Niassa Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 7 other districts: [Chimbonila District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/chimbonila/), [Mandimba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mandimba/), [Marrupa District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/marrupa/), [Maua District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/maua/), [Mavago District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/mavago/), [Muembe District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/muembe/) and [N'gauma District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/n-gauma/). By area it is the 12th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 9.0% of [Niassa Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/). The centre of Majune District is about 1,462 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 131 km from Lichinga, the main town of Niassa Province. The centre point is at 13.3285° S, 36.4553° 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 Majune District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Majune District: 1 memorial. - Grave of Bibi Achivanjila · 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: Majune 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 - Lichinga Airport (VXC) · Lichinga129 km - Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) · Lumbadzi294 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 05:53, sunset around 17:14). 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 Majune District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Malanga](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/majune/malanga/) 5,256 3 1 [Muaquia](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/majune/muaquia/) 3,301 2 1 [Nairrubi](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/niassa/majune/nairrubi/) 3,116 2 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/). ## Landscape and landmarks of Majune District Named natural and historic features inside Majune District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 140 rivers and streams. - Chassaulongo - Chati - Chepota - Chevalevale - Chevandire - Chicoleze - Chicossa - Chiléué - Chimgoga - Chirocanguta - Coioô - Cuendê - Cutombasse - Diune - Ecoco - Gurumba - Hiva - Irace - Jacozuire - Juresse - Lativali - Levele - Licheze - Licoco …and 116 more. ### Hills and mountains 18 hills; 17 mountains. - Monte Macuela · 1,052 m - Monte Tumangoma · 977 m - Monte Litulambongué · 909 m - Monte Maca · 895 m - Monte Cussuegê · 883 m - Monte Namirigo · 872 m - Monte Mitande · 847 m - Monte Bangane · 831 m - Monte Piranga · 824 m - Monte Necurucutuge · 821 m - Monte Matengo · 811 m - Monte Dimatande · 798 m - Monte Cumbira · 791 m - Monte Chibo · 779 m - Monte Macangamuca · 773 m - Monte Macoromoca · 771 m - Monte Rula · 765 m - Monte Muagajune · 760 m - Monte Uambo · 749 m - Monte Nainecua · 739 m - Monte Bamba · 737 m - Monte Tchipambacale · 694 m - Monte Chevelama · 693 m - Monte Ungola · 692 m …and 11 more. 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 Majune District and the best time to visit In Majune District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,202 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (348 mm) and the driest Jun (4 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 24 348 Feb 24 256 Mar 23 172 Apr 22 56 May 20 20 Jun 19 4 Jul 19 8 Aug 21 8 Sep 24 4 Oct 27 16 Nov 27 58 Dec 25 251 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Majune District Places mapped inside Majune District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Schools1 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 Majune District?In Niassa Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Majune District?56,015 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Majune District?About 15 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Majune District?About 4.8 people per km² - What borders Majune District?Chimbonila District, Mandimba District, Marrupa District, Maua District, Mavago District, Muembe District and N'gauma District - What is there to see in Majune District?Grave of Bibi Achivanjila - What time zone is Majune District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Majune District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Majune District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Majune District?Monte Macuela (1,052 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Majune District?April to November - How many banks are in Majune District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Majune District?MZ0105 (OCHA common operational dataset)