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Machipanda, Mozambique

Manica · Mozambique

Machipanda is a small city in Manica, Mozambique with a population of 15,962. Elevation: 2,769 ft (844 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,962 Population 53/sq mi density
2,769 ft Elevation 844 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Machipanda

Machipanda

Machipanda is a town in Manica District, in the middle of Manica Province, Mozambique, near the border with Zimbabwe.

People

Population15,962
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Population15,962
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Coordinates-18.9860°, 32.7355°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceManica
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Machipanda

Machipanda is a small city in Mozambique (Manica) with a population of 15,962. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet (844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Machipanda

Machipanda has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Nov (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.9° / 31.7° 286.5
Feb 21.9°C / 71°F 14.4° / 31° 192.0
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.1° / 30.7° 141.5
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 10.7° / 29.2° 69.0
May 16.7°C / 62°F 8.4° / 27.6° 18.8
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 6.9° / 26.5° 26.5
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 5.3° / 27.5° 15.6
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 7.3° / 32.2° 17.7
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 8.7° / 35° 16.2
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 11.2° / 37.5° 52.2
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 13.5° / 36° 132.7
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 14° / 34.8° 197.6
Machipanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mozambique avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Area301.2 sq mi (780.2 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates-18.9860°N, 32.7355°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2021.

May 21, 2006 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe M4.5 105 km
Feb 1, 2021 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.3 135 km
Apr 26, 2013 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe M4.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 207 km
2019 Idai Category 3 88 km
2007 Favio Category 2 250 km
2003 Japhet Category 1 262 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 148 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in

Machipanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Machipanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dangamvura
Dangamvura
Rock art
The Mutare Museum
The Mutare Museum

Libraries in Machipanda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Turner Memorial0.0
Turner Memorial0.0

Clinics in Machipanda

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Machipanda
Centro de Saude de Munene

Train Stations in Machipanda

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Machipanda
Munene

Stadiums & Teams in Machipanda

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Airports Near Machipanda

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chimoio AirportVPYMedium Airport
Grand Reef Airport-Small Airport
Honde Valley Airport-Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport-Small Airport
Mutare AirportUTASmall Airport
Nyanyadzi Airport-Small Airport
Rusape South Airport-Small Airport
Sussundenga Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Machipanda

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Saude de Machipanda
Zimbambe National Family Planning Council

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Machipanda

What is the population of Machipanda?

Machipanda has a population of 15,962 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 301.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Machipanda?

Machipanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

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