Angoche

Angoche is a district, city and municipality located in Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The district has limits in the North with Mogincual District, in the South with Larde District, to the east with the Indian Ocean and to the west with Mogovolas District. The principal town is Angoche. It is located 185 km from the provincial capital, Nampula City.

Angoche
Parapatho
City, Municipality and District
Location in Mozambique
Location in Mozambique
Coordinates: 15°52′09″S 39°55′00″E / 15.86917°S 39.91667°E / -15.86917; 39.91667
Country Mozambique
ProvinceNampula
CapitalAngoche
Government
 • BodyDistrict Administration
Area
 • Total
3,056 km2 (1,180 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
347,175
 • Density101.8/km2 (264/sq mi)
Ethnic Groups
 • Makhuwa40%
 • Koti60%
Languages
 • EMakhuwa40 %
 • Koti60%
Time zoneUTC+2 (Central Africa Time)