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Mamoudzou

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Mamoudzou?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office provides routine travel advice for Mayotte with no active alerts.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Crime levels are comparable to other French overseas territories.
  • Health services are available but may be limited in remote areas.
  • Natural hazard risk includes cyclones, as seen with Cyclone Chido in 2024.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Mamoudzou month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mamoudzou are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and January the wettest (about 240 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)
January28.825.02409.9
February28.925.218310.4
March29.325.516110.8
April29.425.49411.0
May28.724.74111.1
June27.523.42210.9
July26.822.32210.9
August27.121.82811.4
September27.522.24511.6
October28.223.46011.8
November28.924.67612.0
December29.325.111611.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1977

    The former capital of Mayotte was Dzaoudzi, on the small island of Petite-Terre (or Pamandzi), but Mamoudzou was chosen as the capital in 1977.

  2. Documented history · 1985

    In the 1985 census, 12,026 people were recorded in the main town.

  3. Documented history · 2024

    In December 2024, Cyclone Chido destroyed most homes, administrative buildings and part of the town hall in Mamoudzou.

  4. Capital relocation 1977

    Mamoudzou was chosen as the capital of Mayotte, replacing Dzaoudzi.

  5. 1985 census

    12,026 people were recorded in the main town.

Current public leadership

  • Ambdilwahedou Soumaila

    Wikidata currently records this person as Mamoudzou's head of government. French politician.

People associated with this place

  • Manou Mansour (born 1980)

    French poet

  • Manou Mansour

    French poet (born 1980)

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Mamoudzou, in brief

Mamoudzou is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Mamoudzou took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mamoudzou

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mamoudzou

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mamoudzou

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mamoudzou

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mamoudzou

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mamoudzou

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mamoudzou

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01 · Q&A

Where is Mamoudzou located and what are its coordinates?

Mamoudzou is situated in Mayotte at geographic coordinates -12.7823, 45.2288 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mamoudzou?

Mamoudzou has a recorded population of approximately 54,831 and observes the Indian/Mayotte time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mamoudzou?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mamoudzou include fr-YT, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mamoudzou?

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