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Bilene, Mozambique

Gaza Province · Mozambique

Bilene is a small city in Gaza Province, Mozambique with a population of 9,235. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

9,235 Population 32/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Bilene

Bilene

Bilene, also known as Praia do Bilene, is a town in southern Mozambique, lying 140 kilometres northeast of Maputo in the province of Gaza. It is a popular beach resort on the Mozambique Channel, noted for its calm and clear waters of Uembje Lagoon, which is separated from the open Indian Ocean by a line of high sand dunes. Bilene is often described as the closest beach destination to the city of Johannesburg in neighboring South Africa.

People

Population9,235
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population9,235
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates-25.2726°, 33.2421°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceGaza Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bilene

Bilene is a small city in Mozambique (Gaza Province) with a population of 9,235. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Bilene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Mozambique avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area288.0 sq mi (745.9 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates-25.2726°N, 33.2421°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2010.

May 8, 2010 Mozambique M4.4 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Gezani (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 272 km
2021 Guambe Category 1 288 km
2017 Dineo Category 1 270 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 208 km
1991 Debra Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
April 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Bilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Bilene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Posto Zongone

Hotels in Bilene

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarius
Complexo Palmeiras
San Martinho Beach Club

Restaurants in Bilene

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarius
Fatimas Pastry

Gas Stations in Bilene

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petromoc

Banks in Bilene

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BIM

Airports Near Bilene

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maputo AirportMPMLarge Airport
Bilene AirportSmall Airport
Inhaca AirportIHCSmall Airport
Xai-Xai Chongoene AirportVJBSmall Airport
Xinavane AirportSmall Airport
Zongoene AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo

🇲🇿 About Mozambique

Capital Maputo
Population 29,495,962
Area 801,590 km²
GDP (USD) $20,921,079,533
GDP per capita $622
HDI 0.461
Life expectancy 63.6 years
Internet users 19.8%
Urban population 35.7%
Currency MZN (Metical)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +258
TLD .mz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Mozambique

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Dia de Ano Novo
Feb 3 Heroes's Day Dia do Heroi Nacional
Apr 7 Women's Day Dia da Mulher
May 1 Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 25 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Sep 7 Victory Day Dia da Victória
Sep 25 Revolution Day Dia da Revolução
Oct 4 Day of Peace and Reconciliation Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilene

What is the population of Bilene?

Bilene has a population of 9,235 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 288.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bilene?

Bilene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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