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Province

Gaza, Province of Mozambique
Country	Mozambique
Capital	Xai-Xai
Area
• Total	75,709 km² (29,231 sq mi)
Population (2017)
• Total	1,422,460
• Density	18.78852/km² (48.6620/sq mi)
Postal code	12xx
Area code(s)	(+258) 281, 282

Gaza is a province in the country of Mozambique. Mozambique is located in southeastern Africa. The capital city of Gaza province is Xai-Xai. The province was officially created on October 20, 1954.

Most of Gaza province is located in the area around the Limpopo River. This river flows into the Indian Ocean near the city of Xai-Xai. The Changane River forms part of the eastern border of the province. The Save River forms the northern border.

Gaza province is also home to two large national parks. These are Limpopo National Park and Banhine National Park. These parks help protect the wildlife and natural environment of the area.

Districts and Municipalities

The province of Gaza is divided into 11 smaller areas called districts. These districts are:

Bilene Macia District
Chibuto District
Chicualacuala District
Chigubo District
Chókwè District
Guijá District
Mabalane District
Manjacaze District
Massagena District
Massingir District
Xai-Xai District

Gaza province also has several municipalities, which are self-governing towns or cities. These include:

Chibuto
Chókwè
Macia
Manjacaze
Xai-Xai

Images for kids

Bilene Beach

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