Mocímboa da Praia

Mocímboa da Praia
Mocímboa da Praia
Coordinates: 11°21′S 40°20′E / 11.35°S 40.333°E / -11.35; 40.333
Country	Mozambique
Provinces	Cabo Delgado Province
District
Population (2008)
- Total	29 761

Mocimboa da Praia is a port in northern Mozambique, lying on the Indian Ocean coast, located in Cabo Delgado Province. It is a border post for travel to and from Tanzania and is the seat of Mocímboa da Praia District.

Economy

Its economy relies mainly on fishing and logging.

History

The town was prominent during the colonial period due to its port, which served the export market, and because of its easy access to Tanzania and the north. The Portuguese army had a base there during the independence struggle. During the civil war it was a centre for refuge and safety. Many people resettled here after the 1992 peace accords.

Demographics

Year	Population[1]
2008	29 761

References

1. ^ "Mozambique: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=wg&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&geo=-153. Retrieved 2008-06-18. 

Coordinates: 11°21′S 40°20′E / 11.35°S 40.333°E / -11.35; 40.333