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Caniçado, Mozambique

Gaza Province · Mozambique

Caniçado is a small city in Gaza Province, Mozambique with a population of 6,608. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

6,608 Population 3/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Caniçado

Macarretane is a town located in southern Mozambique.

People

Population6,608
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population6,608
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates-24.4170°, 32.9429°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceGaza Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caniçado

Caniçado is a small city in Mozambique (Gaza Province) with a population of 6,608. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Caniçado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above Mozambique avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area1,961.5 sq mi (5,080.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-24.4170°N, 32.9429°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 8, 2010 Mozambique M4.4 96 km
Jun 10, 1990 88 km NNW of Chokwé, Mozambique M3.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 282 km
2017 Dineo Category 1 226 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest

Caniçado has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Caniçado

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola de cumba
Escola de candiza
Escola primária Santa Luísa de Marillac
escola primaria de Manjangue c
Escola primária de Manjangue A
escola primária de matuba
escola paroquial da barragem
escola basica da barragem
fraternidade sem fronteiras
fraternidade sem fronteiras
Escola Básica de Manjangue B
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Farmers Markets in Caniçado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
armazém
Loja
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado central de chokwe
Mercado central de chokwe
Mercado coelho
Mercado de barragem
mercado de bombofo
Mercado de lionde
mercado de muianga
Mercado de soweto
Mercado hangane
Mercado informal do 5 bairro
Mercado municipal
Mercado municipal de ntomeni
Mercado senta baixo

Train Stations in Caniçado

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Macarretane
Pelane

Gas Stations in Caniçado

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
MZ #13633903178

Stadiums & Teams in Caniçado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caniçado

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chokwé AirportTGSSmall Airport
Xinavane AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caniçado

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
amone sibiya
assembleia de Deus
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja assembleia de Deus
Igreja Candiza
Igreja Cumba
Igreja Cumba
Igreja Cumba
Igreja do Nazareno
Igreja malandza ya hosi yesu
Igreja velha apóstolo
kanana Igreja zion
metodista envagelica
paroquia santo antonio da barragem
phatimossi sion
velha apostolica oac de barragem

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 Caniçado

What is the population of Caniçado?

Caniçado has a population of 6,608 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,961.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caniçado?

Caniçado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

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