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Macia, Mozambique

Gaza Province · Mozambique

Macia is a mid-size city in Gaza Province, Mozambique with a population of 32,286. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

32,286 Population 40/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Macia

Macia is a small town in Gaza Province, Mozambique, and the seat of the Bilene Macia district. In 2008 its population was 25153.

People

Population32,286
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population32,286
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates-25.0269°, 33.0989°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceGaza Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macia

Macia is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Gaza Province) with a population of 32,286. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Macia

Macia has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Dec (27.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1055 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 20.1° / 38.7° 128.9
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 20.3° / 38.1° 216.9
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 18.5° / 36.9° 123.3
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 16.1° / 34.7° 118.5
May 21.7°C / 71°F 13.8° / 32.2° 37.1
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 10.9° / 29.9° 45.7
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.9° / 31.1° 22.0
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 12.2° / 35.1° 13.3
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 13.5° / 37° 43.0
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 14.9° / 40.1° 57.0
Nov 27°C / 81°F 18° / 42.2° 97.9
Dec 27.7°C / 82°F 18.4° / 41.3° 151.4
Macia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Mozambique avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area811.9 sq mi (2,102.7 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-25.0269°N, 33.0989°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

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 70 km
Jun 10, 1990 88 km NNW of Chokwé, Mozambique M3.5 144 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 2 279 km
2017 Dineo Category 1 258 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Macia has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.1").

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Restaurants in Macia

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Flamingo

Gas Stations in Macia

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen
MZ #561318710
Petromoc
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Banks in Macia

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Standard Bank

Airports Near Macia

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilene Airport-Small Airport
Chokwé AirportTGSSmall Airport
Xai-Xai Chongoene AirportVJBSmall Airport
Xinavane Airport-Small Airport
Zongoene Airport-Small 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 Macia

What is the population of Macia?

Macia has a population of 32,286 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 811.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Macia?

Macia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.

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