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Nacala
City in Nampula, Mozambique
Overview
Nacala is Mozambique's busiest port city, perched on the northern coast of Nampula province. Its remarkable deep-water bay, lively markets, and pristine beaches attract both business travelers and adventure seekers. Expect a blend of local culture, working-class energy, and tropical scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mozambique
Province
Nampula
Population
239,808
Time Zone
Africa/Maputo
Coordinates
-14.56°, 40.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$800
Local Cost
$395
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
17.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1173 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MNC
Distance
9 km
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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 4 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.
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 48/100.
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