Cabo Delgado Province

Cabo Delgado is a province in northeastern Mozambique with a coastline along the Indian Ocean and a border with Tanzania to the north. The region spans diverse landscapes from coastal plains to forested hills inland.

The province was the site of the first armed uprising against Portuguese colonial rule, when independence fighters launched their campaign in 1964. This event marked the start of a conflict that would reshape Mozambique's history for decades.

The Makonde people have made this region their home, and their woodcarving traditions remain visible in local markets and workshops today. Makua and Mwani communities also shape daily life here with their own languages and customs.

Pemba functions as the main hub with an international airport and port serving the region. Roads can vary in condition depending on the season, so planning travel timing is helpful.

Large natural gas deposits were discovered in the Rovuma Basin starting in the 2010s, fundamentally changing the region's economic direction. These energy resources have made the area an increasingly important international economic player.

Location: Mozambique

Capital city: Pemba

Shares border with: Nampula Province, Niassa Province

Website: https://cabodelgado.gov.mz

GPS coordinates: -12.75000,39.50000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:27