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Malanje, Angola

Malanje · Angola

Malanje is a large city in Malanje, Angola with a population of 455,000. Elevation: 3,720 ft (1,134 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

455,000 Population 487/sq mi density
3,720 ft Elevation 1,134 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Malanje

Malanje

Malanje is the capital city of Malanje Province in Angola, with a population of 455,000, and a municipality, with a population of 506,847. Projected to be the thirteenth fastest growing city on the African continent between 2020 and 2025, with a 5.17% growth. It is located 380 kilometres (240 mi) east of Angola's capital Luanda. Near it are the spectacular Calandula waterfalls, the rock formations of Pungo Andongo, and the Capanda Dam. The climate is mainly humid, with average temperatures between 20 and 24 °C and rainfall 900 to 130 millimetres in the rainy season.

People

Population455,000
Density487/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation3,720 ft (1,134 m)
Population455,000
Population Density487 / sq mi
Elevation3,720 ft (1,134 m)
Coordinates-9.5402°, 16.3410°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceMalanje
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malanje

Malanje is a large city in Angola (Malanje) with a population of 455,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,720 feet (1,134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Malanje

Malanje has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1157 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 100.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 217.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 133.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 212.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 110.0
Malanje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,720 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Angola avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,720 ft (1,134 m)
Area935.1 sq mi (2,422.0 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates-9.5402°N, 16.3410°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2024.

Apr 26, 2024 81 km SE of N’dalatando, Angola M4.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in Wettest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in

Malanje has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 67°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Malanje

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculdade de Medicina University
Instituto Superior Politécnico College Visit →

Schools in Malanje

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola
Complexo Escolar Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Instituto Médio Agrário de Malanje (IMAM)
Escola
Complexo Escolar Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Instituto Médio Agrário de Malanje (IMAM)
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Libraries in Malanje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in Malanje

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

dom Fausto
Hotel Palanca
Hotel PORTVGALIA
PORTVGALIA Hotel

Restaurants in Malanje

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churrasqueira Chave d Ouro
Restaurante Kapri Malanje
Restaurante Triângulo

Train Stations in Malanje

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malanje

Gas Stations in Malanje

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AO #209282599
AO #6466143496
Pumangol
Sonangol
Sonangol
TotalEnergies P.A. KATEPA

Banks in Malanje

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Angolano de Investimento(BAI)
BCP

Stadiums & Teams in Malanje

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Malanje

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malanje AirportMEGMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malanje

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral
Catedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda
Elevation
1,134 m (3,721 ft)
Area
2,422.0 km² (934.9 mi²)
Founded
1885

Around Malanje

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 2
Hotels 2
Parks 1

🇦🇴 About Angola

Capital Luanda
Population 30,809,762
Area 1,246,700 km²
GDP (USD) $107,167,747,140
GDP per capita $2,916
HDI 0.616
Life expectancy 64.6 years
Internet users 44.8%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency AOA (Kwanza)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +244
TLD .ao
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malanje

What is the population of Malanje?

Malanje has a population of 455,000 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 487 people per square mile, spread across 935.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malanje?

Malanje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches.

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