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Nioumachoua, Comoros

Mohéli · Comoros

Nioumachoua is a small town in Mohéli, Comoros with a population of 2,687. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,687 Population 250/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Indian / Comoro Timezone

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About Nioumachoua

Nioumachoua

Nyumashiwa is the second largest city on the Comorian island of Mohéli, after Fomboni, the capital. It is located in the southern part of the island; it is known because of the islets which are in front of the city and which are called the islets of Nyumashiwa. There are eight of them. Some of them have the most beautiful white sand beaches on the island.

People

Population2,687
Density250/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,687
Population Density250 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-12.3614°, 43.7153°
TimezoneIndian/Comoro
Country🇰🇲 Comoros
State / ProvinceMohéli
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nioumachoua

Nioumachoua is a small town in Comoros (Mohéli) with a population of 2,687. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Indian/Comoro.

Nioumachoua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Comoros avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3614°N, 43.7153°W
TimezoneIndian/Comoro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
33% below Comoros avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.21"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 21, 2020.

May 21, 2000 5 km N of Hoani, Comoros M5.2 18 km
Dec 1, 1993 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte M5.2 123 km
Sep 21, 2016 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros M5.1 46 km
Apr 23, 1993 68 km SW of Kani Kéli, Mayotte M5.0 141 km
Mar 21, 2020 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros M5.0 127 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte M5.0 131 km
Apr 27, 1995 114 km SW of Madjeouéni, Comoros M4.8 129 km
Mar 12, 2014 1 km WNW of Maraharé, Comoros M4.8 65 km
Feb 8, 1996 Comoros region M4.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 92 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 227 km
2020 Belna Category 2 292 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 142 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 138 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 244 km
2008 Fame Category 1 292 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 207 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 89 km
1995 Josta Category 1 184 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 214 km
1984 Kamisy Category 2 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karthala Shield 2,361 m (7,746 ft) 2007 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 14.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in

Nioumachoua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (1.8").

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Hotels in Nioumachoua

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Sharifa
Laka Lodge
Loge Vanille

Restaurants in Nioumachoua

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Macharifa

Banks in Nioumachoua

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agence de le Meck Moheli

Airports Near Nioumachoua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam AirportNWAMedium Airport
Ouani AirportAJNMedium Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Comoro

🇰🇲 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 Nioumachoua

What is the population of Nioumachoua?

Nioumachoua has a population of 2,687 residents and is located in Comoros. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nioumachoua?

Nioumachoua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.

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