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Marracuene, Mozambique

Maputo Province · Mozambique

Marracuene is a small city in Maputo Province, Mozambique with a population of 13,051. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

13,051 Population 28/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Marracuene

Marracuene

Marracuene, earlier known as Vila Luísa, is a town in Mozambique's Maputo Province in Marracuene District, located 30 km north of Maputo on the Incomati River. The Parque de Campismo de Marracuene, a popular camping destination, is located nearby.

People

Population13,051
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population13,051
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-25.7369°, 32.6764°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceMaputo Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marracuene

Marracuene is a small city in Mozambique (Maputo Province) with a population of 13,051. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Marracuene

Marracuene 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 719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 88.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 128.4
Marracuene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Mozambique avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area469.4 sq mi (1,215.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7369°N, 32.6764°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2010.

May 8, 2010 Mozambique M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (2001).

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Unnamed Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in

Marracuene has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Marracuene

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bra Smart English School
Escola Primaria
Escola Secundaria Gwaza Muthini
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Museums in Marracuene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu da História Natural
Museu da História Natural
Museu da História Natural
Museu da História Natural
Museu da Moeda
Museu da Moeda
Museu da Pesca
Museu da Pesca
Museu da Revolução
Museu da Revolução
Museu dos CFM
Museu dos CFM
Museu Mafalala
Museu Mafalala
Museu Nacional de Arte
Museu Nacional de Arte
Museu Nacional de Geologia
Museu Nacional de Geologia

Libraries in Marracuene

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AHM0.0
AHM0.0
Antigo AHM0.0
Antigo AHM0.0
Arquivo Histórico de Moçambique0.0
Fototeca Nacional0.0
Fototeca Nacional0.0
National Library of Mozambique0.0

Farmers Markets in Marracuene

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiga cooperativa consumo
Antiga loja portuguesa
Barraca Devvis e Pai
Barraca Devvis e Pai
Barraca Devvis e Pai
Barracas de Muhalazi
Big Pon
Big Pon
Big Pon
Casa Nilza
Casa Nilza
Dumbanengue (Mercadinho do Bagamoyo)
Dumbanengue (Mercadinho do Bagamoyo)
Expansão do Mercado
Julia Pacul
Julia Pacul
Julia Pacul
KaVulcano
Loja Simões
Luz da Lua
Luz da Lua
Mercadinho
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado 1º de Maio
Mercado 1º de Maio
Mercado 25 de Junho
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado da Cidade da Matola
Mercado da Matola Rio
Mercado da Matola Rio
Mercado da Matola Rio
Mercado de Artesanato, florese gastronomia de Maputo
Mercado de Artesanato, florese gastronomia de Maputo
Mercado de Fomento
Mercado de Fomento
Mercado de Hulene
Mercado de Hulene
Mercado de Xipamanine
Mercado de Xiquelene
Mercado de Xiquelene
Mercado do Fomento
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado do Povo
Mercado Estrela Vermelha
Mercado Fajardo
Mercado Grossista de Zimpeto
Mercado Janet
Mercado Kussui
Mercado Kussui
Mercado Kussui
Mercado Malanga
Mercado Mapandade
Mercado Mavalane
Mercado Municipal da Mafalala
Mercado Municipal de Laulane
Mercado Museu
Mercado Santos
Mercado Santos
MERCADO VULCANO
Mercado Xipamanine
Mercado Xipamanine
Mercearia
Mercearia
Mercearia Lúrio
Mercearia Lúrio
RECHEIO
Tenda
Tenda
Weova Murica Yamina
Weova Murica Yamina
Weova Murica Yamina

Hotels in Marracuene

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Anchor Inn
Cova do Tubarão
Macaneta Lodge & camping
Marracuene Lodge

Monuments in Marracuene

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estela
Fonte
Monolito
Portal
Portal

Clinics in Marracuene

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude abel jafar
Centro de Saude de Matalane
Centro de Saude de Ricatla
Centro de Saude mali
Centro de Saude michafutene
Clinica Vox Soluten

Train Stations in Marracuene

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marracuene

Bus Stations in Marracuene

13 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

15 de AGOSTO
BOBOLE
FACIM
MANINGUE
MARRACUENE
MEMO
MICHAFUTENE
MZ #8663031717
MZ #8663031718
MZ #8663031719
Novo Cemitério
Terminal de Chapas
Terminal Santa Isabel

Gas Stations in Marracuene

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Galp
Galp
MZ #1473206046
PetrMoc
Petromoc
Puma

Banks in Marracuene

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BIM

Gyms in Marracuene

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ginasio Xipanganhane

Stadiums & Teams in Marracuene

TeamLeagueDivision
Campo do Costa do Sol
Estádio da Machava
Estadío de Maxaquene

Airports Near Marracuene

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maputo AirportMPMLarge Airport
Bilene AirportSmall Airport
Inhaca AirportIHCSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Machangulo AirportSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Siteki AirportSmall Airport
Xinavane AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Marracuene

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amal Clinic
Centro de Saude de Campoane
Centro de saúde malita
clínica dentária plus reabilitação oral
Clínica Shiffaa
Clinicare
Consultório Dentário Mayet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marracuene

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Church
Mesquita
Sala

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 Marracuene

What is the population of Marracuene?

Marracuene has a population of 13,051 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 469.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marracuene?

Marracuene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

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