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Morrumbala, Mozambique

Zambezia Province · Mozambique

Morrumbala is a small city in Zambezia Province, Mozambique with a population of 24,076. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

24,076 Population 7/sq mi density
1,352 ft Elevation 412 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Morrumbala

Morrumbala District is a district of Zambezia Province in Mozambique. The town of Morrumbala is the district headquarters.

People

Population24,076
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Population24,076
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Coordinates-17.3269°, 35.5842°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceZambezia Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morrumbala

Morrumbala is a small city in Mozambique (Zambezia Province) with a population of 24,076. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Morrumbala

Morrumbala has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1394 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.3° / 34.1° 355.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 19.8° / 33.5° 195.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 17.6° / 33° 247.5
Apr 24°C / 75°F 16.2° / 33.2° 69.1
May 22.3°C / 72°F 14.4° / 32.9° 25.8
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 12.8° / 31.9° 69.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 12° / 32.6° 24.1
Aug 23°C / 73°F 12.9° / 36.7° 25.4
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 14.5° / 40° 14.7
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 17.1° / 43.2° 55.2
Nov 28.9°C / 84°F 18.4° / 42.2° 84.0
Dec 28.6°C / 83°F 18.4° / 41.3° 227.4
Morrumbala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Mozambique avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area3,343.1 sq mi (8,658.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3269°N, 35.5842°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Mar 8, 2018 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.5 65 km
Feb 10, 2017 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.1 65 km
Jul 24, 1991 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique M5.1 131 km
Apr 7, 2022 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 51 km
Mar 8, 2018 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 56 km
Jan 4, 2000 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.9 139 km
Mar 17, 2018 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 62 km
Apr 27, 1990 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 85 km
Aug 25, 2015 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 56 km
Aug 31, 2004 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 122 km
Oct 8, 2009 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.6 80 km
Mar 14, 2025 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 119 km
Dec 1, 1992 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 35 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 3 km
Mar 12, 2010 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 87 km
Jun 17, 2015 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 67 km
Mar 14, 2025 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 119 km
Jan 27, 2010 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.2 65 km
Apr 6, 2018 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 63 km
Jan 16, 2019 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Freddy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 140 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 239 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 222 km
2019 Idai Category 4 267 km
2012 Funso Category 3 236 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 289 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 231 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 108 km
1988 Filao Category 2 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in

Morrumbala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in June to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Morrumbala

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary School 4 of October
IFP School for professors Morrumbala
Technical School Morrumbala
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Farmers Markets in Morrumbala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Market Morrumbala

Restaurants in Morrumbala

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snack Bar

Clinics in Morrumbala

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude Cumbapo
Centro de Saude de Mecaula
Centro de Saude de Morrumbala
Centro de Saude Fabrica

Banks in Morrumbala

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI

Airports Near Morrumbala

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bangula AirportSmall Airport
Caia AirportCMZSmall Airport
Chemba AirportSmall Airport
Mopeia AirportSmall Airport
Nsanje AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morrumbala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church

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 Morrumbala

What is the population of Morrumbala?

Morrumbala has a population of 24,076 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 3,343.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morrumbala?

Morrumbala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

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