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Mozambique, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Mozambique is a mid-size city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 55,829. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

55,829 Population 96,257/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Mozambique

Mozambique

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest. The sovereign state is separated from the Comoros, Mayotte, and Madagascar through the Mozambique Channel to the east. The capital and largest city is Maputo.

People

Population55,829
Density96,257/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population55,829
Population Density96,257 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-15.0347°, 40.7345°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mozambique

Mozambique is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 55,829. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Mozambique

Mozambique has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 985 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 32.5° 217.1
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.7° 234.7
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.7° 196.2
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 23° / 30.8° 140.1
May 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.6° 15.2
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.2° / 29.6° 25.8
Jul 24°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28.7° 21.2
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30° 5.8
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.7° 2.7
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 33.5° 14.0
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 34.6° 27.3
Dec 28.9°C / 84°F 25° / 34.4° 84.9
Mozambique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Mozambique avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density96,257/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0347°N, 40.7345°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.36"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2021.

Aug 10, 1995 105 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique M5.3 105 km
Jul 15, 2015 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique M5.2 72 km
Feb 13, 2012 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique M5.0 124 km
Aug 22, 1996 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.6 67 km
Jun 10, 2006 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 59 km
Mar 17, 2008 75 km ENE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 76 km
Nov 12, 2013 56 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.4 70 km
May 21, 2019 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.3 61 km
Jun 21, 2012 103 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.1 103 km
Aug 20, 2021 78 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.0 78 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 2 217 km
2025 Chido Category 4 193 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 8 km
2025 Jude Category 1 5 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 43 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 34 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 176 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 155 km
1995 Josta Category 1 275 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 49 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 265 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 34 km
1982 Justine Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
February 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Wettest
March 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest

Mozambique has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and September the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mozambique

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Maometana
Escola Secundaria da Ilha de Mozambique
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Radio Stations near Mozambique

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mozambique

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Arte Sacra

Farmers Markets in Mozambique

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Hotels in Mozambique

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrusca Lodge
Casa Amy
Casa das Ondes
Casa do Gabriel Patio de Quintalinhos
Casa Paula
Feitoria
Meia Lua
Mooxeliliya guesthouse
Namahamade Lodge
Omuhipiti
Rickshaws
Ruby Backpackers
Villa Sands
Ziko's Place

Restaurants in Mozambique

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Âncora d'Ouro
Âncora D'ouro
Bar Restaurante Saquina
Carrusca
Fatima
Flor da Rosa
Flor de Sal
Karibu
mini bar da Lucinda
Nádia
Reliquias
Sara's Place
Zavala5

Cafes in Mozambique

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

internet
Nice Sabores

Theatres in Mozambique

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Nina

Monuments in Mozambique

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palácio de São Paulo
Slave Memorial Garden
Statue
Statue

Castles in Mozambique

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortim de São Lourenço

Gas Stations in Mozambique

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #4457504694
Petromoc

Airports Near Mozambique

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nacala International AirportMNCMedium Airport
Lumbo AirportLFBSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mozambique

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Island of MozambiqueCultural1991
Mozambique Island

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mozambique

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hindu Temple
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja da Saúde
Igreja de São Paulo
Igreja de São Sebastião
Mesquita
Mesquita "Seita Sunni"

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Area
1.5 km² (0.6 mi²)
Twinned With
Évora

Things to See Near Mozambique

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Fortim de São Lourenço
🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Fortaleza de São Sebastião

🇲🇿 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mozambique

Island of Mozambique
Cultural · inscribed 1991
The fortified city of Mozambique is located on this island, a former Portuguese trading-post on the route to India. Its remarkable architectural unity is due to the consistent use, since the 16th century, of the same building techniques, building materials (st...
Mozambique Island
· inscribed 0

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 Mozambique

What is the population of Mozambique?

Mozambique has a population of 55,829 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 96,257 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mozambique?

Mozambique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

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