# Muanza District, Sofala Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/ District · Sofala Province # Muanza District Muanza District is a district of Mozambique in Sofala Province. It had an estimated **46,564 people** in 2025 on 7,515 km² (about 6.2 per km²). It is divided into 2 administrative posts. 60 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 46,564people (2025) - 7,515km² - 2administrative posts - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Muanza District? Muanza District had an estimated **46,564 people** in 2025 — 1.6% of Sofala Province, 137th of 148 districts. There are 996 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sofala Province figure of 1,051). Spread over 7,515 km², that is about **6.2 people per km²**, 138th of 148 districts. 46.4% of people are children under 15 and 1.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 17 across Sofala Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 93 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,574** 5–9 ****6,991** 10–14 ****7,042** 15–19 ****5,541** 20–24 ****4,171** 25–29 ****3,341** 30–34 ****3,038** 35–39 ****2,451** 40–44 ****1,906** 45–49 ****1,483** 50–54 ****941** 55–59 ****665** 60–64 ****548** 65–69 ****403** 70–74 ****259** 75–79 ****93** 80+ ****117** 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 Muanza District? Muanza District lies in [Sofala Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 4 other districts: [Cheringoma District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/cheringoma/), [Dondo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/dondo/), [Gorongosa District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/gorongosa/) and [Nhamatanda District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/nhamatanda/). By area it is the 29th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 11.0% of [Sofala Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/). The centre of Muanza District is about 808 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 89 km from Beira, the main town of Sofala Province. The centre point is at 19.0858° S, 35.1135° 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: Muanza 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 - Beira International Airport (BEW) · Beira82 km - Chimoio Airport (VPY) · Chimoio177 km ### Nearest railway station Derunde (Muanza-Sede), about 32 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 04:56) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:09). 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 Muanza District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Galinha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/galinha/) 6,142 7 0 [Muanza](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/sofala/muanza/muanza/) 1,372 1 1 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 Muanza District Named natural and historic features inside Muanza District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 69 rivers and streams; 12 lakes. - Baraga - Bembamarazé - Chengo - Chiruie - Chizinhã - Coola - Cucuta - Duca - Guezane - Honve - Inhamazime - Lago Duane - Lago Nhazamba - Lagoa Bue - Lagoa Culunculo - Lagoa Dande - Lagoa Estalane - Lagoa Gada - Lagoa Nhamaricombe - Lagoa Nhamuzimbite - Lagoa Nhapacalonga - Lagoa Nhonvi - Lagoa Tondondo - Macalaua …and 57 more. ### Coast and islands 2 islands; 1 lagoon. - Chipota - Ilha Dumba - Ilha Gaga ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Monte Neguere · 320 m - Monte Matacamachaua · 121 m - Monte Mangare · 105 m ### Getting around 2 railway stations; 1 airfield. - Estação de Caminho de Ferro - Estação de Caminho de Ferro - Meculuine 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 Muanza District and the best time to visit In Muanza District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 1,108 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (225 mm) and the driest Aug (8 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 27 225 Feb 26 166 Mar 26 176 Apr 24 87 May 23 33 Jun 21 29 Jul 21 54 Aug 22 8 Sep 25 16 Oct 27 36 Nov 28 76 Dec 27 203 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Muanza District Places mapped inside Muanza District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Colleges and universities1 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 Muanza District?In Sofala Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Muanza District?46,564 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Muanza District?About 17 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Muanza District?About 6.2 people per km² - What borders Muanza District?Cheringoma District, Dondo District, Gorongosa District and Nhamatanda District - What time zone is Muanza District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Muanza District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Muanza District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Muanza District?Monte Neguere (320 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Muanza District?April to November - What is the P-code of Muanza District?MZ0712 (OCHA common operational dataset)