Mossuril District Facts
| Area | 709.6 km² |
| Population | 51,765 |
| Male Population | 24,990 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 26,775 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +136.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.5% |
| Median Age | 17.7 years (Male: 17.3, Female: 18) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $773 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.96778, 40.66389 |
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Mossuril District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,889 | 25,456 | 31,096 | 37,241 | 51,765 | 56,708 | 61,785 |
| Population Density | 30.8 / km² | 35.9 / km² | 43.8 / km² | 52.5 / km² | 72.9 / km² | 79.9 / km² | 87.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMossuril District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 66.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossuril District | +136.5% | +103.4% | +66.5% |
| Nampula Province | — | — | — |
| Mozambique | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mossuril District Median Age
Median Age: 17.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossuril District | 17.7 yrs | 18 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
| Nampula Province | 16.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mossuril District Population Density
Population Density: 72.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossuril District | 51,765 | 709.6 km² | 72.9 / km² |
| Nampula Province | 5.3 million | 78,175.1 km² | 68.3 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mossuril District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mossuril District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $260 | $318 | $369 | $472 | $767 | $966 | $841 | $773 |
| Total GDP | $10.9M | $15.3M | $19M | $25.1M | $41M | $54.3M | $51.7M | $48.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mossuril District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossuril District | 10,272 tn | 0.2 tn | 14.5 tons/km² |
| Nampula Province | 1,048,653 tn | 0.2 tn | 13.4 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mossuril District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,272 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.2) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.2) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/19 | 11:56 PM | 4.3 | 59 km | 10,000 m | 36km E of Cidade de Nacala, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/15 | 2:10 PM | 5.2 | 82.3 km | 14,620 m | 72km SSE of Ilha de Mocambique, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/14 | 7:57 AM | 4.8 | 85.2 km | 10,000 m | 76km E of Ilha de Mocambique, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/13 | 12:25 PM | 4.4 | 71.2 km | 10,000 m | 58km E of Cidade de Nacala, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/10 | 2:20 AM | 4.3 | 66 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique Channel | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/08 | 10:51 AM | 4.5 | 80.6 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique Channel | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/06 | 1:44 AM | 4.5 | 69.6 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique Channel | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/96 | 7:14 AM | 4.6 | 68 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique Channel | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/83 | 10:21 AM | 5.4 | 90.3 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique Channel | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mossuril District
Mossuril District is a district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The principal town is Mossuril. Mossuril is a coastal district located in the Bay of Mossuril. It is eight kilometres from Mozambique Island by boat or approximately 51 ..
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