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Inhambane
Province
Indian Ocean seen from one of many province`s resorts
Indian Ocean seen from one of many province`s resorts
Inhambane, Province of Mozambique
Inhambane, Province of Mozambique
Country Mozambique
Capital Inhambane
Area
 • Total 68,775 km2 (26,554 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 census)
 • Total 1,488,676
 • Density 21.64560/km2 (56.0618/sq mi)
Postal code
13xx
Area code(s) (+258) 293

Inhambane is a province in the country of Mozambique. Mozambique is located in southeastern Africa. The capital city of this province is also called Inhambane. It is a beautiful area known for its stunning coastline and rich history.

History of Inhambane

A famous explorer named Vasco da Gama visited this region in 1498. He claimed Inhambane Bay for Portugal. This means he said it belonged to Portugal. Later, in 1534, the Portuguese set up a trading post here. This made Inhambane an important place for trade.

Nature and Parks

Inhambane Province is home to amazing wildlife and nature. It has two of Mozambique's national parks. These are special areas that protect animals and plants.

  • Zinave National Park is in the northwest part of the province.
  • Bazaruto National Park is on the Bazaruto Archipelago. This is a group of islands.

There is also a place called Pomene National Reserve.

People of Inhambane

As of 2017, about 1,488,676 people live in Inhambane Province. This number comes from a census, which is a count of all the people.

Areas in Inhambane

Inhambane Province is divided into 12 smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage the different parts of the province.

  • Funhalouro District
  • Govuro District
  • Homoine District
  • Jangamo District
  • Inharrime District
  • Inhassoro District
  • Mabote District
  • Massinga District
  • Morrumbene District
  • Panda District
  • Vilanculos District
  • Zavala District

There are also two main cities, which are called municipalities:

  • Inhambane
  • Maxixe

Images for kids

  • Inhambane, RTW 2012 (8358199078)

    Ethnographic map of Inhambane.

  • Moçambique Inhambane

    Provincial map

  • Nu wel, 30 graadjes en lekker zonnig - Flickr - Martijn.Munneke

    Beach in Tofo, Mozambique

  • Inhambane train station

    Inhambane train station

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Provincia de Inhambane para niños

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