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Namaacha, Mozambique

Maputo Province · Mozambique

Namaacha is a small city in Maputo Province, Mozambique with a population of 14,781. Elevation: 1,657 ft (505 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,781 Population 14/sq mi density
1,657 ft Elevation 505 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Namaacha

Namaacha or Naamacha is a town in southern Mozambique, lying 80 kilometers west of Maputo on the border with Eswatini. It is located in the Lebombos area. It is known for its colonial church and for its waterfall.

People

Population14,781
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Population14,781
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Coordinates-25.9750°, 32.0190°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceMaputo Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namaacha

Namaacha is a small city in Mozambique (Maputo Province) with a population of 14,781. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet (505 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Namaacha

Namaacha has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.9°C), the coldest is Jun (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 970 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 16.2° / 37.9° 131.3
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 17.2° / 36.2° 220.9
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 15.8° / 37.1° 103.1
Apr 22°C / 72°F 13.6° / 36° 80.1
May 20.1°C / 68°F 11.2° / 33° 29.8
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 9° / 31.6° 23.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 7.6° / 32° 14.5
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 9.9° / 36.9° 9.2
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 10° / 38.6° 54.1
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 12.2° / 40.8° 68.5
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 14.8° / 41.8° 90.5
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 15.5° / 40.9° 144.5
Namaacha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Mozambique avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area1,049.1 sq mi (2,717.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9750°N, 32.0190°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 149 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 118 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (2001).

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Unnamed Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
March 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
August 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in

Namaacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Namaacha

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Secundária de Namaacha - - - -
Colégio Maria Auxiliadora - - - -
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Museums in Namaacha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sugar Cane Museum

Farmers Markets in Namaacha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Shoprite

Hotels in Namaacha

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Sollibombos

Clinics in Namaacha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Namaacha

Gas Stations in Namaacha

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MZ #357424989
Petromoc
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Airports Near Namaacha

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Maputo AirportMPMLarge Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Simunye Airport-Small Airport
Siteki Airport-Small Airport
Tambankulu Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Postal Code
1116
Twinned With
Santa Comba Dão

🇲🇿 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 Namaacha

What is the population of Namaacha?

Namaacha has a population of 14,781 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,049.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namaacha?

Namaacha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

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