# Milange District, Zambézia Province – Administrative posts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/ District · Zambézia Province # Milange District Milange District is a district of Mozambique in Zambézia Province. It had an estimated **741,486 people** in 2025 on 5,502 km² (about 135 per km²). It is divided into 3 administrative posts. 105 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 741,486people (2025) - 5,502km² - 3administrative posts - 32mapped services ## How many people live in Milange District? Milange District had an estimated **741,486 people** in 2025 — 11.7% of Zambézia Province, 4th of 148 districts. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zambézia Province figure of 1,067). Spread over 5,502 km², that is about **135 people per km²**, 17th of 148 districts. 46.9% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% 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 97 children and older people. 0–4 ****132,593** 5–9 ****116,102** 10–14 ****98,987** 15–19 ****83,458** 20–24 ****70,514** 25–29 ****56,239** 30–34 ****44,369** 35–39 ****34,986** 40–44 ****25,314** 45–49 ****20,536** 50–54 ****17,325** 55–59 ****13,261** 60–64 ****9,759** 65–69 ****7,159** 70–74 ****4,907** 75–79 ****3,185** 80+ ****2,792** 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 Milange District? Milange District lies in [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 5 other districts: [Derre District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/derre/), [Lugela District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/lugela/), [Mocuba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/mocuba/), [Molumbo District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/molumbo/) and [Morrumbala District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/morrumbala/). By area it is the 58th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 5.3% of [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/). The centre of Milange District is about 1,131 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 219 km from Quelimane, the main town of Zambézia Province. The centre point is at 16.2313° S, 35.7538° 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 Milange District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Milange District: 1 waterfall. - Zoa falls · waterfall 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: Milange 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 - Chileka International Airport (BLZ) · Blantyre104 km - Quelimane Airport (UEL) · Quelimane216 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 04:59) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:12). 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 Milange District Administrative post Area km² Localities Services [Majaua](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/majaua/) 349 2 2 [Milange-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/milange-sede/) 3,433 6 26 [Mongue](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/milange/mongue/) 1,720 4 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/). ## Largest towns in Milange District - Milange35,146 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 Milange District Named natural and historic features inside Milange District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams. - Capessereco - Chiculibondo - Chimuala - Chiracongué - Ipabula - Longone - Mafisse - Micuaéne - Nhanvuo - Nhapaca - Ribeira Chaua - Ribeira Nassarone - Ribeira Salué - Ribeira Tandanha - Ribeira Tezezeze - Rio Buranganadi - Rio Calise - Rio Chiculo - Rio Cocua - Rio Luaze - Rio Macololo - Rio Macombe - Rio Malane - Rio Mariana …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 29 hills; 21 mountains. - Serra Chiperone · 1,980 m - Monte Tundo · 1,124 m - Monte Ingoze · 1,088 m - Monte Chulo · 1,033 m - Monte Tanhanga · 988 m - Monte Gomane · 984 m - Monguè · 878 m - Serra Mango · 832 m - Monte Chiringoma · 797 m - Monte Chiperene · 773 m - Monte Itule · 755 m - Monte Catangua · 738 m - Monte Lipembe · 724 m - Monte Zungane · 718 m - Monte Muerene · 717 m - Monte Lumba · 707 m - Monte Micangene · 689 m - Monte Ilómuè · 688 m - Monte Tongene · 681 m - Monte Rivirui · 676 m - Monte Gao · 674 m - Monte Mucungacala · 665 m - Monte Chiboro · 635 m - Monte Ingula · 626 m …and 26 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Tengua 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 Milange District and the best time to visit In Milange District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,358 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (353 mm) and the driest Sep (12 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 22 353 Feb 22 232 Mar 22 207 Apr 20 76 May 18 29 Jun 17 27 Jul 17 45 Aug 19 12 Sep 22 12 Oct 25 19 Nov 25 96 Dec 24 249 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Milange District Places mapped inside Milange District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals6 - Banks3 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels2 - Schools8 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants6 - 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 Milange District?In Zambézia Province, Mozambique - What is the population of Milange District?741,486 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Milange District?About 16 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Milange District?About 135 people per km² - What borders Milange District?Derre District, Lugela District, Mocuba District, Molumbo District and Morrumbala District - What is there to see in Milange District?Zoa falls - What time zone is Milange District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Milange District?Metical (MZN) - What language is spoken in Milange District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Milange District?Milange - What is the highest point in Milange District?Serra Chiperone (1,980 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Milange District?April to November - How many hospitals are in Milange District?6 mapped - How many banks are in Milange District?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Milange District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Milange District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Milange District?MZ0410 (OCHA common operational dataset)