Govuro | |
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 Govuro District on the map of Mozambique | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Province | Inhambane |
| Capital | Nova Mambone |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,961 km2 (1,529 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 34,809 |
| • Density | 8.788/km2 (22.76/sq mi) |
Govuro District is adistrict ofInhambane Province in south-eastMozambique. Its principal town isNova Mambone. The district is located at the northeast of the province, and borders withMachanga District ofSofala Province in the north,Inhassoro District in the south, andMabote District in the west. In the east, the district is bounded by the Indian Ocean. The area of the district is 3,961 square kilometres (1,529 sq mi).[1]It has a population of 34,809 as of 2007.[2]
TheSave River makes the northern border of the district and of Inhambane province, separating it from Sofala Province. There are several lakes in the district, the largest beingLake Zimbire andLake Chimedje.[1]
The climate is tropical arid in the interior of the district and tropical humid at the coast. The annual rainfall at the coast achieves 1,500 millimetres (59 in), mainly falling in February and March.[1]
Since 1891, the area was exploited by theMozambique Company. In 1942, it was included intoGovuro Circunscrição, a type of administrative unit used in Portuguese colonies in Africa. The name originates from theGovuro River, one of the minor rivers flowing to the ocean in the south of the district.[1]
In 1986,Mabote District, which was previously a posto belonging to Govuro District, was made a separate district.[3]
The district is divided into twopostos,Save (three localities) andMambone (two localities).[1]
As of 2005, 42% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 33% did speakPortuguese, andChopi language was the mothertongue for the majority of the population of the district. The Roman Catholic Church was the predomininant church, with 24.7% of the population. 73% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
In 2005, 1% of the households in the district had electricity.[1]
The main agricultural products are maize,cassava,cowpea, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and rice.[1]
There is a road network in the district which includes the 60 kilometres (37 mi) stretch of the national road EN1, crossing the eastern part of the district. Approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) of roads in the interior of Govuro District a in a bad state and need rehabilitation.[1]