The
districts
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions ...
of
Mozambique
Mozambique (), officially the Republic of Mozambique ( pt, Moçambique or , ; ny, Mozambiki; sw, Msumbiji; ts, Muzambhiki), is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi ...
are divided into 405 ''postos''.
''Postos administrativos'' (administrative posts) are the main subdivisions of
districts
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions ...
. This name, in use during colonial times, was abolished after independence, and was replaced by ''localidades'' (localities). However, it was re-established in 1986.
[Lei nº 4/86 de 25 de Julho.]
Administrative posts are headed by a ''Secretário'' (secretary), which before independence were called ''Chefes de Posto'' (post chief).
Administrative posts can be further subdivided into localities, also headed by secretaries.
Notes
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Portuguese Wikipedia
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article
Posto administrativo.''
See also
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List of postos of Mozambique
Here is a list of administrative posts (''postos administrativos'') of Mozambique, sorted alphabetically by province and district
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Ac ...
References
Subdivisions of Mozambique
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Posts, Mozambique
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