| Moamba | |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Mozambique |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Maputo |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Moamba |
| Area Total Km2: | 4628 |
| Population Total: | 56335 |
| Population As Of: | 2007 census |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Moamba District is a district of Maputo Province in southern Mozambique. Its main town is Moamba. The district is located in the western part of the province, and borders with Magude District in the north, Manhiça and Marracuene Districts in the east, the city of Matola in the southeast, Boane District and Namaacha District in the south, and with Mpumalanga Province of South Africa, in the west. The area of the district is 4628km2.[1] It has a population of 56,335 as of 2007.[2]
The Incomati River crosses the district from west to east. There are a number of seasonal rivers as well, which only flow during the rainy season.[1]
The climate is subtropical dry, with the annual rainfall ranging between 580mm and 590mm.[1]
In 1730, the area was populated by Ronga-speaking people and divided between local chiefs. Since 1833, the area was occupied by the Portuguese.[1]
As of 2005, 40% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 49% of the population spoke Portuguese. The most common mothertongue among the population was Xichangana. 55% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
The district is divided into four postos, Moamba (one locality), Ressano Garcia (one locality), Pessene (three localities), and Sábiè (five localities).[1]
9% of the households in the district have access to electricity.[1]
In the district, there are 10,000 farms which have on average 1.3ha of land. The main agricultural products are corn, cassava, cowpea, peanut, and sweet potato.[1]
There is a road network in the district, which includes 119km (74miles) of the national road EN4, running between Maputo and Ressano Garcia, as well as secondary roads. A railway between Maputo and Ressano Garcia runs through Moamba; another railway line, between Moamba and Xinavane, is not in operation.[1]