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Mueda, Mozambique

Cabo Delgado Province · Mozambique

Mueda is a small city in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique with a population of 27,274. Elevation: 2,789 ft (850 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,274 Population 38/sq mi density
2,789 ft Elevation 850 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
43.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Mueda

Mueda

Mueda is the largest town of the Makonde Plateau in northeastern Mozambique. It is the capital of the Mueda District in Cabo Delgado Province. It is the center of the culture of the Makondes, and the production of their ebony sculptures.

People

Population27,274
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Population27,274
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Coordinates-11.6628°, 39.5506°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceCabo Delgado Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.9 inches (1,116 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mueda

Mueda is a small city in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado Province) with a population of 27,274. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet (850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Mueda

Mueda has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2469 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 19.8° / 31.6° 421.1
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 19.8° / 29.4° 411.5
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 29.1° 567.7
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.5° / 28.4° 469.6
May 20.9°C / 70°F 14.1° / 27.2° 147.7
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 11.9° / 26.4° 47.4
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.1° / 26.4° 36.6
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 13.9° / 29.3° 13.3
Sep 23.3°C / 74°F 14.8° / 32.5° 6.8
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 17.6° / 35.5° 123.8
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 19.4° / 36° 56.5
Dec 26°C / 79°F 19.5° / 35° 166.7
Mueda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Mozambique avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area716.5 sq mi (1,855.6 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates-11.6628°N, 39.5506°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 3, 2005.

Jan 3, 2005 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Chido (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 195 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 8.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 9.7 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
December 74°F (24°C) 8.2 in Warmest

Mueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mueda

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primaria Eduardo Mondlane - - - -
ESCOLA SECUNDARIA DE MUEDA - - - -
Escola Primaria de Mueda - - - -
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Museums in Mueda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEU DA MASACRE DE MUEDA

Clinics in Mueda

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Negomano

Banks in Mueda

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCI

Airports Near Mueda

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mueda AirportMUDMedium Airport
Macomia Airport-Small Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mueda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IGREJA CATOLICA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Elevation
249 m (817 ft)

🇲🇿 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 Mueda

What is the population of Mueda?

Mueda has a population of 27,274 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 716.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mueda?

Mueda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches.

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