Morrumbene District
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Geography
There are six small rivers in the district which flow throughout the whole year.[1]
The climate is tropical arid in the interior, with the annual rainfall varying between Script error: No such module "convert". and Script error: No such module "convert"., and tropical humid at the coast, with the annual rainfall being Script error: No such module "convert"..[1]
History
In colonial times, the area was known as Rumba-Nyone, which was later transformed into Morrumbene.[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 42% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 50% did speak Portuguese. The population was predominantly speaking Chopi language. 53% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into two postos, Mocodoene and Morrumbene, which in total include six localities.[1]
Economy
In 2005, 1% of the households in the district had electricity.[1]
Agriculture
In 2005, the district had 27,000 farms exploiting on average the area of Script error: No such module "convert". each. The main agricultural products are maize, cassava, cowpea, peanuts, sweet potatoes, cotton, and rice.[1]
Transportation
There is a road network in the district which includes about Script error: No such module "convert". of unpaved secondary roads. The main national road, EN1, crosses the eastern part of the district, passing the town of Morrumbene.[1]
References
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