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Maganja, Mozambique

Zambezia Province · Mozambique

Maganja is a small city in Zambezia Province, Mozambique with a population of 17,900. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,900 Population 13/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Maganja

Maganja

Maganja da Costa District is a district of Zambezia Province in Mozambique.

People

Population17,900
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population17,900
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates-17.3120°, 37.5078°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceZambezia Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,364 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maganja

Maganja is a small city in Mozambique (Zambezia Province) with a population of 17,900. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Maganja

Maganja has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 23.8° / 33.5° 244.3
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 23.8° / 33.5° 167.9
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 23.4° / 32.1° 234.6
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 21.6° / 32.3° 72.5
May 24.5°C / 76°F 19.8° / 31.1° 23.2
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 19° / 30.3° 44.2
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 30.2° 24.7
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 18.3° / 33.1° 18.0
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 19.5° / 35.5° 11.1
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 21° / 37.7° 34.6
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 22.6° / 38.7° 52.0
Dec 28.9°C / 84°F 23.3° / 37° 126.1
Maganja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Mozambique avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area1,409.3 sq mi (3,650.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3120°N, 37.5078°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.61"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Freddy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 58 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 167 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 233 km
2019 Idai Category 4 265 km
2012 Funso Category 4 78 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 174 km
2006 Boloetse Category 1 285 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 85 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 43 km
1988 Filao Category 2 133 km
1982 Justine Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
February 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest

Maganja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.6") and September the driest (0.6").

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Clinics in Maganja

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Mugaua

Airports Near Maganja

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quelimane AirportUELMedium Airport
Maganja da Costa AirportMJSSmall Airport
Pebane AirportPEBSmall 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 Maganja

What is the population of Maganja?

Maganja has a population of 17,900 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,409.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maganja?

Maganja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches.

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