Macanga District

Macanga
Macanga District on the map of Mozambique
CountryMozambique
ProvinceTete
CapitalFurancungo
Area
  Total
6,999 km2 (2,702 sq mi)
Population
 (2007 census)
  Total
112,551
  Density16/km2 (42/sq mi)

Macanga is a district situated in the north part of Tete Province in the central region of Mozambique. Its administrative center is the town of Furancungo. The district is located in the north of the province, and borders with Dedza District and Lilongwe District of Malawi in the north, Angónia District in the east, Tsangano District in the southeast, Chiuta District in the south, and with Chifunde District in the west. The area of the district is 6,999 square kilometres (2,702 sq mi). It has a population of 112,551 as of 2007.