Inhambane Province

Inhambane is a province of Mozambique. The capital is Inhambane. The region was visited by Vasco da Gama in 1498. He claimed Inhambane Bay for Portugal. The Portuguese created a trading post at Inhambane in 1534. The province has two of Mozambique's national parks: Zinave National Park in the northwest and Bazaruto National Park on the Bazaruto Archipelago. There is also Pomene National Reserve. As of 2017, approximately 113,288 people live there. Districts Imhambane Province is divided into the 12 districts of: Funhalouro District Govuro District Homoine District Jangamo District Inharrime District Inhassoro District Mabote District Massinga District Morrumbene District Panda District Vilanculos District Zavala District and the municipalities of: Inhambane Maxixe References