Contributo para a compreensão da História do Bairro de Magoanine C, 2000-2010

Abstract

The neighbourhood of Magoanine C, located in the city of Maputo, has a social history marked by recent urban occupation processes, especially since the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. The social dynamics of the neighbourhood are deeply related to internal migratory flows and the survival strategies of displaced populations. An important milestone in the history of Magoanine C was the resettlement process of the population affected by the floods of February and March 2000. Many families, displaced by flooding in the riverside areas of Maputo city and the province, were resettled in this area, contributing to rapid population growth and the reconfiguration of the neighbourhood's urban space. With the increase in demand for land, an informal land market emerged, characterised by unregulated transactions, usually brokered by locals, community leaders or individuals who appropriated plots of land for resale. This informal market became a common practice, often ignored by the authorities, but essential for low-income populations to access housing. This reality contributed to the disorderly urbanisation of the neighbourhood, marked by challenges in terms of infrastructure, public services, and land regulation