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Pemba, Mozambique
Cabo Delgado Province · Mozambique
Pemba is a large city in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique with a population of 232,932. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pemba
Pemba is a port city and district in Mozambique. It is the capital and largest city of the Cabo Delgado province and lies on a peninsula in Pemba Bay, the third largest in Africa. It is located northeast of Maputo, Mozambique's capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 232,932 |
| Population Density | 30,489 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.9740°, 40.5178° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
| Country | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
| State / Province | Cabo Delgado Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.0 inches (837 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pemba
Pemba is a large city in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado Province) with a population of 232,932. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.
Climate in Pemba
Pemba has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Mozambique avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30,489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9740°N, 40.5178°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
Pemba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Pemba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidade Católica de Moçambique | University | - | , |
Schools in Pemba
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escolinha Comunitária Mahate | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Secundária Comunitária Maria Mazzarello | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Secundária de Pemba | - | - | - | - |
| IICP - Instituto Industrial e Comercial de Pemba | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Formação de Saúde de Natite | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Primária | - | - | - | - |
| Salas de Aula | - | - | - | - |
| EPC Eduardo Mondlane | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Formação de Saúde de Natite - Maputo | - | - | - | - |
| EPC de Mahate | - | - | - | - |
| Iris Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Primária de Chuiba | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Samora Machel, Metula | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Primária Comunitária São Carlos Lwanga | - | - | - | - |
| School 4 | - | - | - | - |
| ocairaC ed CPEocairaC ed CPE | - | - | - | - |
| Area da Escola SOS | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Primaria Completa de Expansao | - | - | - | - |
| Iris Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Pemba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca distral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Provincial Samora Machel | 0.0 | |||||
| Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Iris Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pemba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ilipuhtaw | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Comercial da China | |||||
| Mercado Comercial da China | |||||
| Mercado Comercial da China | |||||
| Mercado de Noviane | |||||
| Mercado de Noviane | |||||
| Mercado de Noviane | |||||
| Mercado de rua | |||||
| Mercado de rua de Natite | |||||
| Mercado Pemba Spar | |||||
| Mercado Pemba Spar |
Hotels in Pemba
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pemba
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pemba
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pemba
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pemba
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pemba
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pemba
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pemba
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pemba
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pemba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pemba
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport | POL | Medium Airport |
| Chiure Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibo Airport | IBO | Small Airport |
| Macomia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quirimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pemba
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Saúde de Chuiba | ||
| Centro de Saúde de Mahate | ||
| Centro de saude | ||
| Centro de Saude de Muxara | ||
| Clidis | ||
| Clínica de Saúde HAVA | ||
| International SOS | ||
| Iris Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pemba
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Khadiriha_Manhanha | |
| Casa do Bispo | |
| Casa do Bispo | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Chamussia | |
| Church Igreja Evangélica | |
| Church Igreja Evangélica | |
| Igreja de Comunhão na Colheita | |
| Igreja de Comunhão na Colheita | |
| Igreja Evangelica | |
| Igreja Evangelica | |
| Mesquita Chuiba 2 | |
| Mesquita Chuiba 3 | |
| Mesquita Chuiba, Masdilha | |
| Mesquita Mahate | |
| Mesquita Metula | |
| Mesquita Principal Mahate | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová |
Quick Facts
Around Pemba
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Pemba
3 places within 15 km
- • Turtle Beach
- • Fortim Jerónimo Romero
- • Farol de Ponta Romero
🇲🇿 About Mozambique
Public Holidays in Mozambique
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pemba
What is the population of Pemba?
Pemba has a population of 232,932 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 30,489 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pemba?
Pemba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.