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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).

63,695 Population 31/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Chokwé

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

Population63,695
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population63,695
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-24.5333°, 32.9833°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceGaza Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 19.7° / 39.6° 125.7
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 20.1° / 38.9° 181.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 18.6° / 37.5° 86.7
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 16.3° / 35.4° 108.8
May 22.1°C / 72°F 14.1° / 33° 26.0
Jun 20°C / 68°F 10.9° / 31.2° 38.8
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 10.1° / 32.2° 19.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 12.4° / 36.2° 9.3
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 13.7° / 38° 29.9
Oct 26°C / 79°F 15.4° / 41.1° 42.8
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 18.2° / 43° 66.5
Dec 29°C / 84°F 18.7° / 42° 134.9
Chokwé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Mozambique avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area2,052.5 sq mi (5,316.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-24.5333°N, 32.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

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 87 km
Jun 10, 1990 88 km NNW of Chokwé, Mozambique M3.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 280 km
2017 Dineo Category 1 230 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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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
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Radio Stations near Chokwé

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Chokwé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Hotel limpopo
Limpopo Hotel

Restaurants in Chokwé

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Limpopo

Clinics in Chokwé

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude 3 Bairro

Train Stations in Chokwé

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chókwè

Bus Stations in Chokwé

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #2122025661

Gas Stations in Chokwé

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bombas Puma
GALP
MZ #13633903177
MZ #13635193217
Petromoc
TotalEnergies

Banks in Chokwé

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
BCI
BCI
Millennium BIM
Millennium BIM
Pro Credit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Chokwé

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chokwé

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilene AirportSmall Airport
Chokwé AirportTGSSmall Airport
Xinavane AirportSmall Airport
Zongoene AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chokwé

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios de Chókwè
Correios de Moçambique

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chokwé

102 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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
Igreja apostolica de mocambique
Igreja apostolica ebenezer de mocambique - Igreja zione
Igreja Apóstolo de Deus
Igreja assembleia
Igreja assembleia cristao visual
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja assembleia de Deus
Igreja assembleia de Deus
Igreja assembleia de Deus
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja assembleia de Deus
Igreja assembleia de Deus
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Assembleia de Deus ébenezer
Igreja assembleia de Deus ebenezer
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Matuba
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Matuba
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Ministério Coldes
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Ministério Mahotes
Igreja assembleia de Deus mispa 2000
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Mubonane
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Nkhavelane
Igreja assembleia de Deus-poder de Deus
Igreja Católica
Igreja Catolica de Bombofo
Igreja catolica em mocambique
Igreja católica localizada no primeiro bairro a da cidade
Igreja Católica Nossa Senhora de Conceição
Igreja cristial livre de mocambique
Igreja da comunidade
Igreja de Chókwè
Igreja do Carmelo
Igreja envagelica assembleia de Deus betlahema
Igreja evagelica palavra de Deus
Igreja evangélica assembleia de Deus
Igreja evangelica assembleia de Deus - tititi
Igreja Evangélica Assémbleia de Deus Shalom-Chokwe Ministério Tlhavana
Igreja evangélica de samaritanos
Igreja evangélica trindade de salvação
Igreja Evangélica Visão Cristã
Igreja fe jeova sao titos em mocambique
Igreja Igreja zione
Igreja Igreja zione
Igreja Igreja zione
Igreja Igreja zione
Igreja Igreja zione
Igreja Igreja zione
Igreja Igreja zione de matuba
Igreja Igreja zione de muzumuia
Igreja Igreja zione phatmos
Igreja laudoquia casa de Deus de mocambique
Igreja ministerial nações para o Cristo
Igreja moria apostolica de mocambique
Igreja Nazareno
Igreja Nova Aliança
Igreja presbiteriana localizada no primeiro bairro da cidade
Igreja Sinai de Mocambique
Igreja Topia Kanani
Igreja uniao baptista
Igreja uniao- Igreja zione
Igreja velha apostolica
Igreja Velha Apóstolo
Igreja Velha Apóstolo
Igreja velha apotolica
Igreja velho apóstolca
Igreja World Apostola Cherch
Igreja yesu wa vuha
Igreja Zaione Apóstolo
Igreja zion
Igreja Zione
Igreja Zione
Igreja Zione Belem Apostolica de Mocambique
Igreja Zione de 1bairro de Muzumuia
Matuba
Matuba
Matuba
Matuba
Mesquita
Português
salao do reino das testemunhas de jeova
Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová
zion cristian church (zcc)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo

Around Chokwé

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 6
Hotels 5
Parks 2
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 60

🇲🇿 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 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.

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