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Moanda

Decide whether to visit or live in Moanda, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Moanda?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advisory for Gabon updated regarding entry requirements.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Moanda month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Moanda are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 20°C), and October the wettest (about 339 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.420.91969.4
February30.121.31719.2
March30.021.32259.1
April29.521.42259.0
May29.121.32029.7
June28.620.48310.3
July28.219.96210.1
August28.520.11019.6
September28.920.72409.3
October28.920.83399.0
November28.620.83188.8
December29.020.82359.2

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People and places shaping Moanda

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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Past and future events in Moanda

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Meeting between Estimé Lebomo and Zhou Ping

    On January 22, 2026, Moanda Mayor Estimé Lebomo met with Chinese Ambassador to Gabon Zhou Ping to discuss bilateral relations and local cooperation.

Current public leadership

  • Estimé Lebomo

    Mayor of the Commune of Moanda, who met with Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ping in January 2026.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Moanda yet.

Local business and employers

  • Compagnie minière de l'Ogooué (COMILOG)

    Major manganese mining company operating in Moanda since 1957.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Moanda yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Moanda Railway Station

    A train station located north of the Bangombe plateau serving as the last stop before Franceville on the Trans-Gabon Railway.

  • Moanda Airport

    An airport serving the town of Moanda, Gabon.

  • Village Artisanal de Moanda

    An artisanal village located in the heart of the city offering a unique cultural experience.

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01 · Overview

Moanda, in brief

Overview of Moanda

Moanda is a city located in the nation of Gabon. It functions as a populated municipal center within the Haut-Ogooué administrative region.

Geographically, the coordinates for Moanda are situated at latitude -1.56652 and longitude 13.1987. The total population recorded for the city stands at 71,099 residents. Daily life, administration, and public documentation within the municipality operate under the Africa/Libreville timezone, while utilizing the XAF currency and French as spoken in Gabon (fr-GA) as recognized linguistic parameters.

Transportation and infrastructure networks serving the city include both the Moanda railway station and the Moanda Airport, facilitating regional movement and connectivity for the local populace.

Beyond the Gabonese municipality, the specific name Moanda applies to several distinct entities across different geographic and scientific contexts. These include a separate town located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as an extraterrestrial feature known as the Moanda crater, which is situated on the planet Mars.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moanda

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01 · Q&A

Where is Moanda located and what are its coordinates?

Moanda is situated in Gabon at geographic coordinates -1.5665, 13.1987, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Moanda?

Moanda has a recorded population of approximately 71,099 and observes the Africa/Libreville time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Moanda?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Moanda include FR-GA, with XAF used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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