Namaacha District
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Geography
The principal rivers in the district are the Movene River, the Mabenga River, the Calichane River, the Impaputo River, and the Umbelúzi River.[1]
The eastern part of Lebombo Mountains is in the district.[1]
The climate is tropical humid, varying with altitude, with the average annual rainfall being Script error: No such module "convert"..[1]
History
The name Namaacha originates from the king Lomahacha, who was active in the area before the Portuguese colonization. In 1869, the Treaty of Pretoria gave the area to Portugal.[1]
Demographics
As of 2005, 40% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 63% of the population spoke Portuguese. The most common mothertongue among the population was Xichangana. 44% were analphabetic, mostly women.[1]
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into two postos, Namaacha (six localities) and Changalane (four localities).[1]
Economy
6% of the households in the district have access to electricity.[1]
Agriculture
In the district, there are 15,000 farms which have on average Script error: No such module "convert". of land. The main agricultural products are corn, cassava, cowpea, peanut, and sweet potato.[1]
Transportation
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References
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