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Meconta, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Meconta is a small city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 10,891. Elevation: 748 ft (228 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,891 Population 5/sq mi density
748 ft Elevation 228 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Meconta

Meconta

Meconta District is a district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The principal town is Meconta.

People

Population10,891
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Population10,891
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Coordinates-14.9925°, 39.8467°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (958 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Meconta

Meconta is a small city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 10,891. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Meconta

Meconta has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1398 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 20.3° / 34.6° 310.4
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.8° 385.8
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 20.1° / 31.2° 240.4
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 17.9° / 31.3° 173.3
May 22.7°C / 73°F 15.7° / 29.7° 47.2
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 14.4° / 30° 26.5
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 14.1° / 30.3° 17.2
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.4° / 33.3° 8.6
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 16.5° / 36.4° 4.3
Oct 28°C / 82°F 19.2° / 39.6° 21.2
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 20.4° / 41° 40.3
Dec 29°C / 84°F 21.9° / 39.3° 123.2
Meconta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Mozambique avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area2,094.5 sq mi (5,424.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9925°N, 39.8467°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 21, 2019.

Jul 15, 2015 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique M5.2 146 km
Aug 22, 1996 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.6 150 km
Jun 10, 2006 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 144 km
May 21, 2019 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Chido (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 173 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 68 km
2025 Jude Category 1 13 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 28 km
2019 Kenneth Category 1 300 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 105 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 266 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 196 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 102 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 114 km
1982 Justine Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Meconta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (0.2").

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Clinics in Meconta

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Teterrene

Train Stations in Meconta

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meconta
Nacavala

Airports Near Meconta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nampula AirportAPLLarge 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 Meconta

What is the population of Meconta?

Meconta has a population of 10,891 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,094.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Meconta?

Meconta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches.

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