| Funhalouro | |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Mozambique |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Inhambane |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Funhalouro |
| Area Total Km2: | 13653 |
| Population Total: | 37925 |
| Population As Of: | 2007 census |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Funhalouro District is a district of Inhambane Province in south-east Mozambique. Its principal town is Funhalouro. The district is located at the west of the province, and borders with Mabote District in the north, Inhassoro District in the northeast, Massinga and Morrumbene Districts in the east, Homoine District in the southeast, Inharrime District in the south, and with Chigubo District of Gaza Province in the west. The area of the district is 13653km2.[1] It has a population of 37.925 as of 2007.[2]
The Changane River, a left tributary of the Limpopo River, makes the western border of the district and of Inhambane province. This is the only big river in the district.[1]
The climate is tropical semi-arid, with the annual rainfall varying between 500mm and 800mm.[1]
The area was traditionally populated by the Mazive people. In 1942, it was split between Massinga Circunscrição and newly established Vilanculo Circunscrição, a type of administrative unit used in Portuguese colonies in Africa. The Mazive lands were administered from Posto de Funhalouro, which belonged to Vilanculo Circunscrição. In July 1986, a new administrative division of Mozambique was introduced, and Funhalouro District was established.[1]
The district is divided into two postos, Funhalouro (four localities) and Tome (two localities).[1]
As of 2005, 42% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 21% did speak Portuguese. The Roman Catholic Church was the predomininant church. 79% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
The district has 500000ha of agricultural lands, ow which 20000ha are in active use. The main agricultural products are peanuts, millet, sorghum, cassava, cotton, and cashew.[1]
The total length of the roads in Funhalouro District is 878km (546miles).[1]