# Derre District, Zambézia Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/derre/ District · Zambézia Province # Derre District Derre District is a district of Mozambique in Zambézia Province. It had an estimated **132,396 people** in 2025 on 4,751 km² (about 28 per km²). It is divided into 2 administrative posts. 73 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 132,396people (2025) - 4,751km² - 2administrative posts ## How many people live in Derre District? Derre District had an estimated **132,396 people** in 2025 — 2.1% of Zambézia Province, 90th of 148 districts. There are 1,042 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zambézia Province figure of 1,067). Spread over 4,751 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 101st of 148 districts. 47.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Zambézia Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 98 children and older people. 0–4 ****23,445** 5–9 ****21,074** 10–14 ****18,249** 15–19 ****14,878** 20–24 ****11,982** 25–29 ****9,536** 30–34 ****7,971** 35–39 ****6,524** 40–44 ****5,030** 45–49 ****4,079** 50–54 ****3,131** 55–59 ****2,259** 60–64 ****1,561** 65–69 ****1,102** 70–74 ****743** 75–79 ****503** 80+ ****329** 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 Derre District? Derre District lies in [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other districts: [Milange District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/), [Mocuba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/mocuba/), [Mopeia District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/mopeia/), [Morrumbala District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/morrumbala/) and [Nicoadala District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/nicoadala/). By area it is the 68th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 4.6% of [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/). The centre of Derre District is about 1,056 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 122 km from Quelimane, the main town of Zambézia Province. The centre point is at 17.0570° S, 36.1205° 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: Derre 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 - Quelimane Airport (UEL) · Quelimane119 km - Chileka International Airport (BLZ) · Blantyre196 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 04:56) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:02, 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 Derre District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Guerissa](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/derre/guerissa/) 698 2 0 [Machindo](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/derre/machindo/) 4,053 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 Derre District Named natural and historic features inside Derre District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Cane - Lipalo - Messarane - Nagaregado - Namachepe - Ribeira Marrogane - Rio Cuamamba - Rio Lumba - Rio Meludi - Rio Muarude - Rio Tambisa ### Hills and mountains 13 mountains; 5 hills; 1 peak. - Monte Minhangane · 840 m - Monte Licose · 830 m - Monte Molumbero · 735 m - Monte Muarri · 555 m - Monte Massangane · 538 m - Monte Ronde · 534 m - Monte Pamba · 531 m - Monte Nicacale · 523 m - Monte Pidi · 500 m - Monte Uluala · 492 m - Monte Maravone · 489 m - Monte Chimbirine · 485 m - Pico Tumundai · 462 m - Monte Macheringa · 434 m - Monte Mag · 422 m - Monte Uandala · 414 m - Monte Conjo · 393 m - Monte Nhacanguissa · 384 m - Monte Bombone · 309 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 Derre District and the best time to visit In Derre District, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 1,170 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (300 mm) and the driest Aug (13 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 26 300 Feb 25 182 Mar 25 176 Apr 24 70 May 22 30 Jun 21 27 Jul 20 36 Aug 23 13 Sep 26 14 Oct 28 22 Nov 29 85 Dec 27 216 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Derre District?In Zambézia Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Derre District?132,396 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Derre District?About 16 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Derre District?About 28 people per km² - What borders Derre District?Milange District, Mocuba District, Mopeia District, Morrumbala District and Nicoadala District - What time zone is Derre District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Derre District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Derre District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Derre District?Monte Minhangane (840 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Derre District?April to October - What is the P-code of Derre District?MZ0418 (OCHA common operational dataset)