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Iapala, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Iapala is a small city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 20,146. Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,146 Population 6/sq mi density
2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
45.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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People

Population20,146
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Population20,146
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Coordinates-15.0250°, 38.0425°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation45.2 inches (1,147 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iapala

Iapala is a small city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 20,146. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet (678 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Iapala

Iapala has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1609 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.3° / 29.9° 433.7
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 18.4° / 30.2° 366.9
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 17° / 29.2° 261.2
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.7° 154.4
May 19.4°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.9° 48.6
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 10.6° / 26.4° 30.1
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 10.9° / 26.6° 15.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 11.6° / 29.8° 10.2
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 12.5° / 33.3° 5.2
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 15.3° / 36.9° 23.0
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 17.4° / 38° 51.0
Dec 26°C / 79°F 18.4° / 35.8° 210.0
Iapala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mozambique avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area3,213.3 sq mi (8,322.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0250°N, 38.0425°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dikeledi (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 3 224 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 237 km
2025 Jude Category 1 200 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 291 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 179 km
2012 Funso Category 2 299 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 242 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 190 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 287 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 290 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 280 km
1982 Justine Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 76°F (25°C) 8.2 in

Iapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and August the driest (0.2").

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Clinics in Iapala

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Iapala-Estacao Sede
Centro de Saude de Iapala-Monapo

Train Stations in Iapala

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iapala
Liala

Airports Near Iapala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alto Molocue AirportAMESmall 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 Iapala

What is the population of Iapala?

Iapala has a population of 20,146 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,213.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iapala?

Iapala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches.

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