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Búzi, Mozambique

Sofala · Mozambique

Búzi is a small city in Sofala, Mozambique with a population of 16,369. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

16,369 Population 6/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Búzi

Búzi

Buzi is a town on the banks of the Buzi River, in Buzi District, Sofala Province, Mozambique. In colonial times it was known as Nova Lusitânia or Nova Luzitânia. The town was devastated by Cyclone Idai in 2019.

People

Population16,369
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population16,369
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates-19.8644°, 34.4674°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceSofala
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Búzi

Búzi is a small city in Mozambique (Sofala) with a population of 16,369. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Búzi

Búzi has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (29.2°C), the coldest is Jul (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 771 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 21° / 38.2° 137.7
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 20.8° / 38.5° 105.4
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 19.4° / 37.2° 122.2
Apr 25.8°C / 79°F 17.6° / 36.3° 49.8
May 23.8°C / 75°F 15.5° / 34.6° 21.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 14° / 33.7° 15.3
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 12.7° / 33.6° 10.5
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 13.2° / 37.5° 10.9
Sep 25.3°C / 77°F 15° / 40° 9.4
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 17.5° / 42.4° 25.7
Nov 28.8°C / 84°F 19.7° / 42.8° 46.0
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 20.4° / 41.6° 217.4
Búzi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Mozambique avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area2,651.0 sq mi (6,866.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-19.8644°N, 34.4674°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 22, 2018.

Jun 24, 2017 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique M5.6 46 km
Jan 19, 2009 14 km N of Beira, Mozambique M4.5 43 km
Mar 3, 2002 18 km ESE of Dondo, Mozambique M4.4 50 km
Apr 26, 2013 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe M4.3 80 km
Nov 2, 1990 104 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.2 145 km
Mar 22, 2018 Mozambique M4.2 141 km
Mar 29, 2015 33 km NW of Dondo, Mozambique M4.0 55 km
Oct 16, 2000 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique M3.9 47 km
Nov 13, 1991 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique M3.4 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Eloise (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 49 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 163 km
2019 Idai Category 3 39 km
2007 Favio Category 3 71 km
2003 Japhet Category 2 119 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 69 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 111 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 230 km
1988 Filao Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in

Búzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Búzi

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPC de chicoio
Escola Primária Complecta de Munamicua
Escola dos adultos guara guara
escola secundaria geral de guara guara
Escola Primária de Guara Guara 1
Escola Básica de Guara Guara II
escola primaria de tarita - buzi
Escola primaria de tarita buzi
Escola Anexa de Xindo
salas anexas
Sala anexa de machiquil
Escola Primária Completa de Chindo
Escola Primária Complecta de Munamicua
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Radio Stations near Búzi

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Super FM 101.9 MP3 96 kbps
LM Radio Mozambique MP3

Farmers Markets in Búzi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banca Jorge
Local de venda carvao de Miguel
Loja muhamed
Mabatche
Mercadinho
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado 2019
Mercado buine
Mercado casa branca
Mercado central do buzi
Mercado central guara guara
Mercado chimumanga
Mercado chindo
Mercado de bunha
Mercado de inharongue
Mercado do 13 bairro
Mercado Ifrumural
Mercado informal
Mercado informal
Mercado informal
Mercado informal
Mercado Mavava1
Mercado ostriaca
Merecado
Merecado ifrumural
Padaria e Mercearia
Papelaria
Supermercado guara guara
Venda de carrovao

Clinics in Búzi

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Bandua
Centro de Saude de Guara-Guara

Airports Near Búzi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beira International AirportBEWLarge Airport
Mafambisse 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 Búzi

What is the population of Búzi?

Búzi has a population of 16,369 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,651.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Búzi?

Búzi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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