Bandula

Bandula is a geographical locality situated within the Manica province of Mozambique, positioned at an approximate elevation of 764 meters (2509 feet) above sea level. Its geographical coordinates are -19.0117 latitude and 33.1433 longitude, placing it within the Africa/Maputo time zone. The area surrounding Bandula, within a 7-kilometer radius, has an estimated population of 7,279 people, suggesting it is a small town or village.The climate in Bandula is characterized as a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate (Aw). The average annual temperature for the region is approximately 23.96°C (75.13°F). Bandula typically receives about 112.02 millimeters (4.41 inches) of precipitation annually, with an average of 129.24 rainy days each year. The warmest period is generally October, experiencing average high temperatures of 32.3°C (90.14°F), while July is the coolest month, with average low temperatures around 9.94°C (49.89°F). Precipitation levels vary significantly throughout the year, with January being the wettest month, recording approximately 345.38mm (13.6 inches) of rainfall, and August being the driest, with only about 4.61mm (0.18 inches). The average relative humidity in Bandula is 72.77%.The locality is surrounded by several smaller settlements, including Zembe (1.0 nautical mile away), Raice (1.3 nm), Tica (1.5 nm), Matomate (2.4 nm), Elvas (4.3 nm), Machananja (5.4 nm), and Garuzo (5.7 nm). For air travel, the nearest medium-sized airport is Chimoio (VPY), situated 18 nautical miles to the east. Other nearby airfields include Sussundenga Airport, located 25 nautical miles to the south, and Mutare, 29 nautical miles to the west.