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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$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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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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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.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

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

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

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

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.

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