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Chokwé, Mozambique
Gaza Province · Mozambique
Chokwé is a mid-size city in Gaza Province, Mozambique with a population of 63,695. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Chokwé
Chokwé, previously known as Vila Trigo de Morais, is a rural town and capital of Chokwe District in the province of Gaza in Mozambique. It is located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) north of the capital city of Maputo. This agricultural town is noted for its tomatoes. Local services are overseen by the town's Municipal Council.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,695 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.5333°, 32.9833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
| Country | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
| State / Province | Gaza Province |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.2 inches (692 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chokwé
Chokwé is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Gaza Province) with a population of 63,695. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.
Climate in Chokwé
Chokwé has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Dec (29°C), the coldest is Jul (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 870 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above Mozambique avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 2,052.5 sq mi (5,316.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.5333°N, 32.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in |
Chokwé has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Chokwé
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Economia | University | — | — |
| Instituto médio de administração e ciências de saúde | University | — | — |
| Instituto superior politecnico de gaza | University | — | — |
| Universidade Pedagogica | University | — | — |
Schools in Chokwé
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| escola primaria de canhine | — | — | — | — |
| escola basica do 3 bairro da cidade | — | — | — | — |
| escola básica de nkosse | — | — | — | — |
| Escola básica comunitária São Vicente de paulo | — | — | — | — |
| escola | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio metropolitan | — | — | — | — |
| escola secundaria filipe jacinto nyusi | — | — | — | — |
| escola secundária de chokwe localizada no primeiro bairro da cidade | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto agrária de chokwe | — | — | — | — |
| centro de promoção vocacional de matuba | — | — | — | — |
| escola primaria de lionde b | — | — | — | — |
| Escola básica do quarto bairro B da cidade | — | — | — | — |
| escola basica de lionde d | — | — | — | — |
| Associação humanitária crista Hlauleka Mumpsa | — | — | — | — |
| centro de formação profissional future knowledge | — | — | — | — |
| Escola secundária de Ngungunhane | — | — | — | — |
| escola secundaria de lionde | — | — | — | — |
| escola primaria de nchaquarrine | — | — | — | — |
| escola primaria de lionde c | — | — | — | — |
| escola basica de lionde a | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundaria de Chokwe | — | — | — | — |
| Escola basica de mungone | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Chókwè | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Bairro 5 de Chókwè | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primaria miguel ambrosio | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primaria do 1° e 2 ° graus de bombofo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primaria Josina machel | — | — | — | — |
| Escolinha | — | — | — | — |
| Kindergarten de matuba | — | — | — | — |
| Escolinha comunitaria de bombofo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária de muzumuia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária de Chókwè | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária de matuba | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária de 1 bairro a da cidade | — | — | — | — |
| laboratorio do instituto superior politecnico de gaza | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária do sexto bairro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária do quinto bairro B | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária do quarto bairro da cidade | — | — | — | — |
| Escola primária do 1 bairro b de chokwe | — | — | — | — |
| escola primaria de lionde e | — | — | — | — |
| escola completa de africa amiga | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chokwé
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Farmers Markets in Chokwé
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| armazém | |||||
| Loja | |||||
| Loja de centrelofu | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado cajuine | |||||
| Mercado central de chokwe | |||||
| Mercado central de chokwe | |||||
| Mercado coelho | |||||
| Mercado de barragem | |||||
| mercado de bombofo | |||||
| mercado de hokwe de 06 | |||||
| Mercado de inchovani | |||||
| Mercado de lionde | |||||
| mercado de muianga | |||||
| Mercado de soweto | |||||
| mercado do 5bairro | |||||
| mercado do 7bairro | |||||
| Mercado hangane | |||||
| Mercado informal do 5 bairro | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal de ntomeni | |||||
| Mercado senta baixo | |||||
| Padaria pao fresco |
Hotels in Chokwé
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chokwé
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chokwé
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chokwé
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chokwé
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chokwé
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chokwé
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chokwé
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chokwé
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bilene Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chokwé Airport | TGS | Small Airport |
| Xinavane Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zongoene Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chokwé
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios de Chókwè | |
| Correios de Moçambique |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chokwé
102 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| assembleia de Deus | |
| comunidade nossa senhora de rosario | |
| comunidade sagrada família | |
| Comunidade Santa Maria de Carmo Gadjane | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja | |
| Igreja 12 apostolica | |
| Igreja 12 apostolos de cristo | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia | |
| Igreja apostólica | |
| Igreja Apostolica de Mocambique |
Quick Facts
Around Chokwé
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇲🇿 About Mozambique
Public Holidays in Mozambique
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chokwé
What is the population of Chokwé?
Chokwé has a population of 63,695 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 2,052.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chokwé?
Chokwé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.