Location & Surroundings
Matanza is a settlement in Maputo Province, Mozambique, at 343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namaacha, 9 km to the west. The national capital Maputo is 48 km to the east. The nearest airport is Maputo International Airport, 47 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
25° 58' 37" S, 32° 6' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 343 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:04
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.7 | 1.4 | 352 | 64 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 39 | 34 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 782.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 94 | 75 | 1,019.4 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 100 | 228.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 2.0 | 155 | 88 | 1,020.6 | 1.58 / 2.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 2.7 | 153 | 77 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 54 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 103 | 44 | 1,019.1 | 0.18 / 0.21 | 88 | 572.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 86 | 84 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 151 | 86 | 1,021.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 2.8 | 356 | 73 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 52 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.4 | 4.0 | 2 | 36 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 777.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 106 | 64 | 1,018.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 19 | 231.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 3.1 | 171 | 82 | 1,020.0 | 0.19 / 0.22 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 1.9 | 184 | 66 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 77.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanza?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matanza today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Matanza?
Local time is 14:04. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matanza?
Matanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matanza?
DEM 343 m.
Where is Matanza located?
It is at -25.97694, 32.10583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanza in?
It is in Mozambique.