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Metangula, Mozambique
Niassa Province · Mozambique
Metangula is a small city in Niassa Province, Mozambique with a population of 14,835. Elevation: 1,572 ft (479 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Metangula
Metangula is a small town on the shores of Lake Niassa, 110 kilometers from the provincial capital of Lichinga in Niassa Province, Mozambique. A few kilometers north of Metangula lies the sand beach of Chuanga. The main agricultural crops from the area are cassava (mandioca) and Vigna beans.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,835 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.6950°, 34.8158° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
| Country | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
| State / Province | Niassa Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.5 inches (1,360 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Metangula
Metangula is a small city in Mozambique (Niassa Province) with a population of 14,835. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.
Climate in Metangula
Metangula has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above Mozambique avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 325.4 sq mi (842.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6950°N, 34.8158°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in |
Metangula has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Metangula
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2 Sanjala | - | - | - | - |
| EP1 Sanjala | - | - | - | - |
| ESAM | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Secundaria de Seli-Metangula | - | - | - | - |
| EP3 Muchenga | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Metangula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central |
Hotels in Metangula
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Metangula
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Metangula
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Metangula
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Metangula
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dwangwa Airport | DWA | Medium Airport |
| Lichinga Airport | VXC | Medium Airport |
| Likoma Island Airport | LIX | Small Airport |
| Macalonge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Metangula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Metangula
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Anglicana | |
| Igreja Catolica |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mozambique
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Metangula?
Metangula has a population of 14,835 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 325.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Metangula?
Metangula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.