Balama District

Balama District
District location in Mozambique
District location in Mozambique
Country Mozambique
ProvinceCabo Delgado Province
CapitalBalama
Area
 • Total
5,540 km2 (2,140 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
142,968
 • Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Balama District is a district of Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique. It covers 5,540 km2 with 142,968 inhabitants.

The district is divided into four administrative posts, which include the following localities:

  • Posto Administrativo de Balama:
    • Balama
    • Muripa
    • Ntete
  • Posto Administrativo de Impiiri:
    • Namara
    • Savaca
  • Posto Administrativo de Kuékué:
    • Jamira
    • Tauane
  • Posto Administrativo de Mavala:
    • Mavala
    • Mpaka