# Nicoadala District, Zambézia Province – Administrative posts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/nicoadala/

District · Zambézia Province 

# Nicoadala District

Nicoadala District is a district of Mozambique in Zambézia Province. It had an estimated **247,047 people** in 2025 on 2,482 km² (about 100 per km²). It is divided into 3 administrative posts. 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 247,047people (2025)
- 2,482km²
- 3administrative posts
- 4mapped services

## How many people live in Nicoadala District?

Nicoadala District had an estimated **247,047 people** in 2025 — 3.9% of Zambézia Province, 48th of 148 districts. There are 1,053 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zambézia Province figure of 1,067). Spread over 2,482 km², that is about **100 people per km²**, 28th of 148 districts.

46.7% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% 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 96 children and older people.

0–4 ****43,416**

5–9 ****37,285**

10–14 ****34,675**

15–19 ****30,655**

20–24 ****23,565**

25–29 ****18,100**

30–34 ****13,522**

35–39 ****10,699**

40–44 ****8,471**

45–49 ****7,113**

50–54 ****6,088**

55–59 ****4,647**

60–64 ****3,264**

65–69 ****2,323**

70–74 ****1,538**

75–79 ****962**

80+ ****724**

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 Nicoadala District?

Nicoadala District lies in [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/), [Mozambique](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/). It borders 6 other districts: [Derre District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/derre/), [Inhassunge District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/inhassunge/), [Mocuba District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/mocuba/), [Mopeia District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/mopeia/), [Namacurra District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/namacurra/) and [Quelimane District](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/quelimane/). By area it is the 116th largest of 161 districts in Mozambique. It covers 2.4% of [Zambézia Province](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/). The centre of Nicoadala District is about 1,029 km in a straight line from Maputo, the capital. It is about 49 km from Quelimane, the main town of Zambézia Province. The centre point is at 17.5075° S, 36.6374° 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: Nicoadala 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) · Quelimane46 km
- Chileka International Airport (BLZ) · Blantyre270 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 04:53) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 17:06).

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 Nicoadala District

Administrative post Area km² Localities Services 

[Munhonha](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/nicoadala/munhonha/) 753 1 0 

[Namacata](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/nicoadala/namacata/) 392 2 0 

[Nicoadala-Sede](https://wherepedia.org/mozambique/zambezia/nicoadala/nicoadala-sede/) 1,337 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 Nicoadala District

Named natural and historic features inside Nicoadala District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

25 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.

- Iagani
- Lago Carápia
- Lago Nangoza
- Lago Tange
- Magurumura
- Marida
- Metembulua
- Muanange
- Nabuine
- Nachenguane
- Namacarone
- Namunho
- Nhafuguene
- Rio Boane
- Rio Cane
- Rio Dabada
- Rio Etussi
- Rio Lava
- Rio Marimba
- Rio Marracuacua
- Rio Metangurine
- Rio Missongue
- Rio Momede
- Rio Mongomane

…and 4 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 Nicoadala District and the best time to visit

In Nicoadala District, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 1,149 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (294 mm) and the driest Aug (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 294 

Feb 27 175 

Mar 26 170 

Apr 25 84 

May 24 33 

Jun 22 34 

Jul 22 38 

Aug 24 12 

Sep 26 13 

Oct 28 29 

Nov 29 73 

Dec 28 194 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nicoadala District

Places mapped inside Nicoadala District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools1
- Restaurants1

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 Nicoadala District?In Zambézia Province, Mozambique
- What is the population of Nicoadala District?247,047 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nicoadala District?About 16 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nicoadala District?About 100 people per km²
- What borders Nicoadala District?Derre District, Inhassunge District, Mocuba District, Mopeia District, Namacurra District and Quelimane District
- What time zone is Nicoadala District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nicoadala District?Metical (MZN)
- What language is spoken in Nicoadala District?Portuguese, Makhuwa (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Nicoadala District?April to September
- How many petrol pumps are in Nicoadala District?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nicoadala District?MZ0416 (OCHA common operational dataset)