Fun facts about Nampula
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The name 'Nampula' is derived from the eMakhuwa word 'Whampula', referring to a tribal leader.
Nampula
Mozambique
Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique. With a population of 743,125, it is the third-largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Matola. The city is located in the interior of Nampula Province, approximately 200 kilometers from the coast and is surrounded by plains and rocky outcrops.
From the “Etymology” section
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Nampula was founded by the Portuguese colonial army in 1907.
Nampula
Mozambique
Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique. With a population of 743,125, it is the third-largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Matola. The city is located in the interior of Nampula Province, approximately 200 kilometers from the coast and is surrounded by plains and rocky outcrops.
From the “History” section
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The first local elections in Nampula were won by FRELIMO in 1998.
Nampula
Mozambique
Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique. With a population of 743,125, it is the third-largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Matola. The city is located in the interior of Nampula Province, approximately 200 kilometers from the coast and is surrounded by plains and rocky outcrops.
From the “History” section
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Nampula is home to the Faculty of Health Science, Universidade Lurio, which launched Mozambique's first optometry course in 2009.
Nampula
Mozambique
Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique. With a population of 743,125, it is the third-largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Matola. The city is located in the interior of Nampula Province, approximately 200 kilometers from the coast and is surrounded by plains and rocky outcrops.
From the “Education” section
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Nampula International Airport is located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Nampula
Mozambique
Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique. With a population of 743,125, it is the third-largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Matola. The city is located in the interior of Nampula Province, approximately 200 kilometers from the coast and is surrounded by plains and rocky outcrops.
From the “Transport” section
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