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Monapo, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Monapo is a mid-size city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 50,134. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

50,134 Population 29/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Monapo

Monapo

Monapo is a town in northern Mozambique. It is a junction station on the Nacala Railway.

People

Population50,134
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population50,134
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates-14.9169°, 40.3022°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monapo

Monapo is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 50,134. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Monapo

Monapo 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
Monapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mozambique avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area1,755.0 sq mi (4,545.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9169°N, 40.3022°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.68"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2021.

Jul 15, 2015 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique M5.2 111 km
Feb 13, 2012 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique M5.0 127 km
Aug 22, 1996 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.6 101 km
Jun 10, 2006 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 104 km
Mar 17, 2008 75 km ENE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 118 km
Nov 12, 2013 56 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.4 104 km
May 21, 2019 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.3 86 km
Jun 21, 2012 103 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.1 146 km
Aug 20, 2021 78 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fytia (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fytia Category 1 265 km
2025 Chido Category 4 180 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 45 km
2025 Jude Category 1 20 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 44 km
2019 Kenneth Category 1 292 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 76 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 224 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 181 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 55 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 294 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 81 km
1982 Justine Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 7.7 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in

Monapo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").

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Clinics in Monapo

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Monapo
Centro de Saude Mucujua
Centro de Saude Napala

Train Stations in Monapo

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carapira
Monapo, Estação Nova
Namarral

Gas Stations in Monapo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galp

Airports Near Monapo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nacala International AirportMNCMedium Airport
Baixo Pinda Airport-Small Airport
Lumbo AirportLFBSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Twinned With
Mértola

🇲🇿 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 Monapo

What is the population of Monapo?

Monapo has a population of 50,134 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,755.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monapo?

Monapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

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