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Xilembene, Mozambique

Gaza Province · Mozambique

Xilembene is a small city in Gaza Province, Mozambique with a population of 23,742. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

23,742 Population 12/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Xilembene

Xilembene

Chaimite is a village sacred to the Nguni people of the Gaza Empire, currently in Gaza Province, Mozambique. In the area in January 1896, Gungunhana, the last emperor of Gaza, was imprisoned by the Portuguese Empire.

People

Population23,742
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population23,742
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-24.6894°, 33.2584°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceGaza Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (838 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xilembene

Xilembene is a small city in Mozambique (Gaza Province) with a population of 23,742. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Xilembene

Xilembene has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Dec (29°C), the coldest is Jul (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 870 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 19.7° / 39.6° 125.7
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 20.1° / 38.9° 181.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 18.6° / 37.5° 86.7
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 16.3° / 35.4° 108.8
May 22.1°C / 72°F 14.1° / 33° 26.0
Jun 20°C / 68°F 10.9° / 31.2° 38.8
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 10.1° / 32.2° 19.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 12.4° / 36.2° 9.3
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 13.7° / 38° 29.9
Oct 26°C / 79°F 15.4° / 41.1° 42.8
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 18.2° / 43° 66.5
Dec 29°C / 84°F 18.7° / 42° 134.9
Xilembene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Mozambique avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2,052.5 sq mi (5,316.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-24.6894°N, 33.2584°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2010.

May 8, 2010 Mozambique M4.4 54 km
Jun 10, 1990 88 km NNW of Chokwé, Mozambique M3.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Gezani (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 256 km
2021 Guambe Category 1 300 km
2017 Dineo Category 1 220 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 257 km
1991 Debra Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in

Xilembene has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Xilembene

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
escola de Massavane
Escola de 06 bairu de hokwe
Escola secundária de hokwe
escola de Machanzeni
Escola de coroof_tilesta de machanzeni
Escola de Chiguidela
Escola
escola secundaria santa luisa de marlac
escola primaria do 2°bairro de chalucuane
Escola
Escola
escola segundo bairro de inchovane
escola primariac de macunene
escola primária de marradjane
Escola de matsolo
escola básica de malhazene
Escola básica de chiguidela
Escola primária de chiguidela
escola primária de malhazene
escola
Escola primária de básica
Escola primária de mananganine
Escola
Escola
Escolinha comunitário xiluva de terceiro bairro
Centro infantil josina machel
Escola primária de marrambajane de 25 junho
Escola de primria de marrambajaneecho
Escola básica de 7bairro de hokwe
Escola primária de 01 bairu 1 de maio hokwe
Escola
Escola de 01 de 05 bairu de hokwe
Escola básica do 1e 2grau de 2bairro de hokwe
Escola primária do primeiro grau de 5bairro de hokwe
Escola básica do primeiro e segundo grau de sexto bairrodo primeiro de maio
Escola primária de primeiro de maio do terceiro bairro de hokwe
Escola primária completo de chilembene
Escola de banbonabo
Escola secundária de chilembene
Escola secundária de chilembene
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Museums in Xilembene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Portuguese Memorial

Farmers Markets in Xilembene

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Loja
Loja de centrelofu
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado agricultura
mercado cajuine
Mercado Chiguidela
mercado de chilembeni
mercado de hokwe de 06
Mercado de inchovani
Mercado de lionde
Mercado de matsolo
mercado de muianga
mercado do 5bairro
mercado do 7bairro
Mercado josina machel
Mercado Machanzeni
Mercado Machanzeni
Mercado Samora machel
Padaria pao fresco

Clinics in Xilembene

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Chaimite

Gas Stations in Xilembene

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bombas do FUNAI Tchaimite
MZ #13635193220

Stadiums & Teams in Xilembene

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Xilembene

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilene AirportSmall Airport
Chokwé AirportTGSSmall Airport
Xai-Xai Chongoene AirportVJBSmall Airport
Xinavane AirportSmall Airport
Zongoene AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xilembene

35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja apostólico
Igreja Apostólico
Igreja apóstolo santa democambioue
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja católica
Igreja Católica
Igreja Católica
igreja dos Nazareno
Igreja evangélica assembleia de Deus de xibamo
Igreja metodista
Igreja Munhimele
Igreja Pentecostal Beose Amor
Igreja santa maria
Igreja Testemunho de Jeová
Igreja Velha Apostólico
Igreja Zione
Machanzeni
Machanzeni
perto da padaria

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 Xilembene

What is the population of Xilembene?

Xilembene has a population of 23,742 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 2,052.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xilembene?

Xilembene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

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