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Malema, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Malema is a small city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 23,553. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,553 Population 7/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Malema

Malema

Julius Sello Malema is a South African politician. He is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a communist and black nationalist political party since 2013. Before founding the EFF, he served as president of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) from 2008 until his expulsion from the party in 2012.

People

Population23,553
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Population23,553
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates-14.9475°, 37.4159°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,023 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malema

Malema is a small city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 23,553. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Malema

Malema has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1984 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 29.3° 489.1
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 17.8° / 29.7° 629.6
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.9° 299.3
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 13.9° / 28.3° 103.6
May 18.9°C / 66°F 11.4° / 26.6° 35.1
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 10° / 25.8° 33.4
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.2° / 26° 19.4
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 10.8° / 29.1° 16.2
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 11.5° / 32.8° 6.0
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 14.7° / 36.4° 21.7
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 16.9° / 37.5° 74.3
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 17.8° / 34.6° 256.1
Malema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Mozambique avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area3,471.4 sq mi (8,991.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9475°N, 37.4159°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 3 268 km
2025 Jude Category 1 267 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 278 km
2022 Gombe Category 1 247 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 222 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 10.5 in Wettest
February 74°F (24°C) 9.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in

Malema has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Malema

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary School Boarding House - - - -
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Restaurants in Malema

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Descontão
Ferroviário

Clinics in Malema

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Muralelo
Centro de Saude de Nataleia

Train Stations in Malema

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malema
Namecuna
Nataleia
Tui

Gas Stations in Malema

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MZ #5653835025

Airports Near Malema

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alto Molocue AirportAMESmall Airport
Gurue AirportVJQSmall 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 Malema

What is the population of Malema?

Malema has a population of 23,553 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 3,471.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malema?

Malema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

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