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Sanga, Mozambique

Niassa Province · Mozambique

Sanga is a small town in Niassa Province, Mozambique with a population of 4,184. Elevation: 4,029 ft (1,228 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

4,184 Population 6/sq mi density
4,029 ft Elevation 1,228 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Sanga

Sanga

Sanga District is a district of Niassa Province in north-western Mozambique. The principal town is
Sanga.

People

Population4,184
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Population4,184
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Coordinates-12.9060°, 35.0501°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNiassa Province
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sanga

Sanga is a small town in Mozambique (Niassa Province) with a population of 4,184. The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet (1,228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Sanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mozambique avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Area656.1 sq mi (1,699.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9060°N, 35.0501°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 121 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 150 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 103 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 104 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 119 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 146 km
Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 89 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 124 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 125 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 122 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 120 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 128 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 98 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 95 km
Feb 1, 2021 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 138 km
Jul 21, 2017 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 103 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 116 km
Mar 24, 2009 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.1 148 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 87 km
Apr 2, 1991 67 km N of Mandimba, Mozambique M3.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 9.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 8.8 in

Sanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Sanga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central

Clinics in Sanga

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude Bandeze
Centro de Saude de Chitula

Airports Near Sanga

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lichinga AirportVXCMedium Airport
Macalonge AirportSmall Airport
Metangula AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo

🇲🇿 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 Sanga

What is the population of Sanga?

Sanga has a population of 4,184 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 656.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanga?

Sanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.

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