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Matola

City in Maputo, Mozambique

Overview

Matola, just west of Maputo, is Mozambique's second largest city and a major commercial and industrial hub. It blends urban energy with quieter suburban districts, offering authentic local culture and access to the scenic Matola River.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Mozambique

Province

Maputo

Population

1,032,197

Time Zone

Africa/Maputo

Coordinates

-25.96°, 32.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$1,123

Local Cost

$538

Local Income

$200

Cashless

English

Temperature

23.4°C

Summer Avg

26.2°C

Winter Avg

19.8°C

Record High

42.3°C

Record Low

9.2°C

Humidity

70%

Precipitation

776 mm

Internet Speed

32 Mbps

Upload

12 Mbps

Latency

5 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

MPM

Distance

14 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Bairro Acordos de Lusaka Bairro Acordos de Lusaka is a residential neighborhood with a mix of apartment blocks and local shops. Most residents are families and working people.Bairro da Liberdade Bairro da Liberdade is known for its strong Japanese influence and dense commercial streets. There are many Asian grocery stores and restaurants, along with public cultural events throughout the year.Patrice Lumumba Patrice Lumumba is mostly residential and features older apartment blocks. Streets are busy with local shops and some food stalls.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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