Marracuene District (Marracuene District)
Marracuene District is a district of Maputo Province in southern Mozambique. The principal town is Marracuene. The district is located in the center of the province, and borders with Manhiça District in the north, the city of Maputo in the south, and with the city of Matola and with Moamba District in the west. In the east, the district is limited by the Indian Ocean. The area of the district is 703 km2. It has a population of 136,784 as of 2007.
The principal river in the district is the Incomati River.
The climate is tropical humid, with the annual rainfall ranging between 500 mm and 1000 mm.
The principal river in the district is the Incomati River.
The climate is tropical humid, with the annual rainfall ranging between 500 mm and 1000 mm.
Map - Marracuene District (Marracuene District)
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Country - Mozambique
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Notably Northern Mozambique lies within the monsoon trade winds of the Indian Ocean and is frequentely affected by disruptive weather. Between the 7th and 11th centuries, a series of Swahili port towns developed on that area, which contributed to the development of a distinct Swahili culture and dialect. In the late medieval period, these towns were frequented by traders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Arabia, Persia, and India.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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| MZN | Mozambican metical | MT | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
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| PT | Portuguese language |