Balama District is a district of Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique. It covers 5,540 km2 with 142,968 inhabitants.

Balama District
District location in Mozambique
District location in Mozambique
Country Mozambique
ProvinceCabo Delgado Province
CapitalBalama
Area
 • Total
5,540 km2 (2,140 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
142,968
 • Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

The district is divided into four administrative posts, which include the following localities:

  • Posto Administrativo de Balama:
    • Balama
    • Muripa
    • Ntete
  • Posto Administrativo de Impiiri:
    • Namara
    • Savaca
  • Posto Administrativo de Kuékué:
    • Jamira
    • Tauane
  • Posto Administrativo de Mavala:
    • Mavala
    • Mpaka
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13°20′42″S 38°34′16″E / 13.345°S 38.571°E / -13.345; 38.571