Funhalouro District


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. It has a population of 37.925 as of 2007.

Geography

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.
The climate is tropical semi-arid, with the annual rainfall varying between and.

History

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.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into two postos, Funhalouro and Tome.

Demographics

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.

Economy

Agriculture

The district has of agricultural lands, ow which are in active use. The main agricultural products are peanuts, millet, sorghum, cassava, cotton, and cashew.

Transportation

The total length of the roads in Funhalouro District is.