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Moroni, Comoros

Grande Comore · Comoros

Moroni is a mid-size city in Grande Comore, Comoros with a population of 74,749. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

74,749 Population 6,455/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Comoro Timezone

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About Moroni

Moroni

Moroni is the largest city, national capital, and seat of the government of the Union of the Comoros, a sovereign archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean. Moroni means "at the river". Moroni is the capital of the semi-autonomous island of Ngazidja, the largest of the three main islands of the republic. The city's estimated population in 2003 was 41,557 residents. Moroni, which lies along the Route Nationale 1, has a port and several mosques such as the Badjanani Mosque.

People

Population74,749
Density6,455/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population74,749
Population Density6,455 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates-11.7022°, 43.2551°
TimezoneIndian/Comoro
Country🇰🇲 Comoros
State / ProvinceGrande Comore
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moroni

Moroni is a mid-size city in Comoros (Grande Comore) with a population of 74,749. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Comoro.

Climate in Moroni

Moroni has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.5°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1254 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.4° 224.8
Feb 28.1°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.3° 172.0
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.5° 157.7
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 27.3° / 29.7° 257.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 26.1° / 28.5° 141.1
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 24.9° / 27.6° 47.4
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 24.1° / 26.6° 45.2
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 24.1° / 26.4° 20.9
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 24.5° / 27° 21.4
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 25° / 27.9° 71.8
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.1° 31.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.4° 63.7
Moroni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Comoros avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density6,455/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7022°N, 43.2551°W
TimezoneIndian/Comoro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Comoros avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.25"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 21, 2016.

May 21, 2000 5 km N of Hoani, Comoros M5.2 72 km
Sep 21, 2016 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros M5.1 86 km
Mar 13, 2012 51 km N of Mitsamiouli, Comoros M5.0 87 km
Apr 27, 1995 114 km SW of Madjeouéni, Comoros M4.8 123 km
Mar 12, 2014 1 km WNW of Maraharé, Comoros M4.8 128 km
Mar 20, 2013 112 km W of Mavingouni, Comoros M4.7 113 km
Sep 15, 1997 62 km NNW of Mitsamiouli, Comoros M4.7 97 km
Feb 8, 1996 Comoros region M4.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 169 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 62 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 217 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 278 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 60 km
1995 Josta Category 1 245 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 289 km
1984 Kamisy Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karthala Shield 2,361 m (7,746 ft) 2007 15 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in

Moroni has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 93.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.3") and September the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Moroni

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus France حرم فرنسا College
Ecole Technique College
EPP DE Dzahadjou College
Université des Comores, Direction et Administration University
Université des Comores, Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines University
Université des Comores, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies University
Université des Comores, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies جامعة جزر القمر، كلية العلوم والتكنولوجيا College
Université des Comores, Faculté Imam Chafiou University
Université des Comores, Service Universitaire de Formation Permanente (SUFOP) جامعة جزر القمر، خدمة التعليم المستمر بالجامعة University

Schools in Moroni

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Université des Comores, Faculté Imam Chafiou
ENOUMECO
American English Training Centre
Lycée Said Mohamed Cheikh مدرسة سعيد محمد الشيخ الثانوية
Groupe Scolaire Fundi Abdoulhamid (GSFA) مجموعة مدرسة فندي عبد الحميد (GSFA)
EPP
Lycée la Pléiade
Institue Universitaire IFERE معهد جامعة إيفيري
École de Peche مدرسة الصيد
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Radio Stations near Moroni

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Moroni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangwe Kuyu
Coalecanthe fish museum
Musée des Comores

Libraries in Moroni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Centre culturel Toimaya Ya Maoudou0.0
Centre culturel UDSCEM0.0
Foyer Fahar0.0

Farmers Markets in Moroni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
2éme marché
Ancien marché de Moroni
Boutique
Le Grand Marché Couvert Volovolo
Marché
marche
Marché des femmes
Marché Mlimantsini
Marché Oussivo
Marché Pareni
Marché Public
marché public
Marché Sirkali Ya Djuwu
Marchée Publique
Mze Abdallah Djae
Sara

Hotels in Moroni

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Palace / Restaurant
Hôtel La Grillade
Hotel Les Arcades
Jardin de la Paix
Jardin de la Paix حديقة السلام
Villa Saifoudine
Ville de Moroni

Restaurants in Moroni

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Zahara
Babou Pizza بابو بيتزا
Bazzoka
Buvette
Gasikara
Jardin de la Paix
L'Escale
La gourmandise
La grillade
Le Gaillard
Le Rishma - Spécialités Indiennes
Les Iles Paradis
Mbambam
Medina House
Miss Faty
MoCafé
Mumbai
Nassib
New Must
New Select
PIZZA chez Naiad - Moroni Ambassadeur
Pizza Comores
Restaurant Buisness Centre
Restaurant Lac Sale
Restaurant Le Bon
Restaurant Masha Adhahu
Restaurant Mobambo
Restaurant Na Ros
Restaurant New Mumbai
Restaurant Taki
Restaurant Zara
Salon de thé
Votre Restaurant Wadaho

Cafes in Moroni

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Corniche
Café de la Médina مقهى المدينة
Café Pause
Gourmetise
Le filling café
Pause Café Hello Paris

Monuments in Moroni

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Place de l'indépendance ساحة الاستقلال

Clinics in Moroni

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biomedical Comores
Cabinet Medical
Clinique Ascobef
KM #445882944
PNAC
Santé Militaire الصحة العسكرية

Dentists in Moroni

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KM #4993593029

Veterinaries in Moroni

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire

Bus Stations in Moroni

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

for bouni
Gare routiere Karthala
Taxi Gobadjou

Gas Stations in Moroni

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KM #438748088
KM #468324252
KM #510511764
Shelos Fils
Station du Port محطة الميناء
station MOUZDALIFAT
Station-service Al-Bayti
Station-Service Al-Kamar محطة خدمة القمر

Banks in Moroni

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque centrale des Comores البنك المركزي لجزر القمر
Banque centrale des Comores البنك المركزي لجزر القمر
Banque de Développement des Comores
Banque de Développement des Comores
Banque pour l'Industrie et le Commerce (BIC)
BFC Banque Fédérale de Commerce
BFC Banque Fédérale de Commerce
Exim
Exim
Exim bank
Exim Bank
Meck Moroni
SNPSF
Union des Sanduk de Ngazidja

Shopping Malls in Moroni

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Commercial مساحة تجارية

Gyms in Moroni

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolde Specialement

Stadiums & Teams in Moroni

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moroni

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Prince Said Ibrahim International AirportHAHLarge Airport
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam AirportNWAMedium Airport

Post Offices in Moroni

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CCP Chéques Postaux
La Poste des Comores
Spanfreight Shipping

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moroni

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne Mosquée du Vendredi مسجد الجمعة القديم
Chadhuli Mosque
Grande Mosquée الجامع الكبير

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Comoro
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Area
30.0 km² (11.6 mi²)

Around Moroni

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 54
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 17
Restaurants 44
Cafes 5
Bars 3
Supermarkets 12
Banks 11
Museums 1
Hotels 10
Libraries 2
Parks 2
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Moroni

7 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Coeur historique
  • • Noyau Du village (Hafeshouma)
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Ruines du Palais de Kavhiridjewo (XVIe siècle)
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Iconi Crater
  • • Point de vue caldera nord Karthala
  • • Point de vue sur le cratère du Karthala
  • • Volcano Monitoring Station

🇰🇲 About Comoros

Capital Moroni
Population 832,322
Area 2,170 km²
GDP (USD) $1,326,836,543
GDP per capita $1,560
HDI 0.603
Life expectancy 66.8 years
Internet users 35.7%
Urban population 33.2%
Currency KMF (Franc)
Languages Arabic, French, Comorian
Calling code +269
TLD .km
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moroni

What is the population of Moroni?

Moroni has a population of 74,749 residents and is located in Comoros. The population density is 6,455 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moroni?

Moroni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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