Inhambane Province facts for kids
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Inhambane
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Indian Ocean seen from one of many province`s resorts
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Inhambane, Province of Mozambique
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| Country | Mozambique |
| Capital | Inhambane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68,775 km2 (26,554 sq mi) |
| Population
(2017 census)
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| • Total | 1,488,676 |
| • Density | 21.64560/km2 (56.0618/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
13xx
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| Area code(s) | (+258) 293 |
Inhambane is a province of Mozambique. The capital is Inhambane.
The region was visited by Vasco da Gama in 1498. He claimed Inhambane Bay for Portugal. The Portuguese created a trading post at Inhambane in 1534.
The province has two of Mozambique's national parks: Zinave National Park in the northwest and Bazaruto National Park on the Bazaruto Archipelago. There is also Pomene National Reserve.
As of 2017, approximately 113,288 people live there.
Districts
Imhambane Province is divided into the 12 districts of:
- Funhalouro District
- Govuro District
- Homoine District
- Jangamo District
- Inharrime District
- Inhassoro District
- Mabote District
- Massinga District
- Morrumbene District
- Panda District
- Vilanculos District
- Zavala District
and the municipalities of:
- Inhambane
- Maxixe
Images for kids
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Ethnographic map of Inhambane.
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Provincial map
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Beach in Tofo, Mozambique
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Inhambane train station
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Inhambane para niños
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