Mozambique Maputo Mission
The Mozambique Maputo Mission is one of 3 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mozambique, centered on Maputo. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Organized20 Dec 2004
- Mission leadersTyler C. and Karen E. Sorenson began serving around July 2026, according to the Church Newsroom.
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Portuguese; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Johannesburg South Africa Temple, about 285 mi (458 km) from Maputo.
- WeatherNear Maputo, the warmest month is usually February (average high about 81°F / 27°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 66°F / 19°C), with roughly 870 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are February.
- The Church hereMozambique has about 39,282 Church members.
This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.
Mission office
Address & phone
- Office address
- R. Tenente General Oswaldo Tazama, 1429, Bairro Costa do Sol, Maputo, Mozambique
- Phone
- +258 84-399-5890
Source: Official Church area website official as of October 8, 2026
We haven’t verified the mission’s email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.
Mission leaders
Who leads the mission
Tyler C. and Karen E. Sorenson
Serving since July 2026 · new leaders expected July 2029
Source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Meet your mission leadersSee their photos on the official Church area site →Letters & packages
How to send letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
Weather & climate
Seasons, rain & live weather
Profile: temperate · about 870 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Feb.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°F / 27°C | 76°F / 25°C | 128 mm |
| Feb | 81°F / 27°C | 77°F / 25°C | 148 mm |
| Mar | 80°F / 27°C | 76°F / 24°C | 86 mm |
| Apr | 78°F / 26°C | 73°F / 23°C | 92 mm |
| May | 75°F / 24°C | 70°F / 21°C | 43 mm |
| Jun | 73°F / 23°C | 67°F / 19°C | 39 mm |
| Jul | 72°F / 22°C | 66°F / 19°C | 31 mm |
| Aug | 73°F / 23°C | 67°F / 19°C | 20 mm |
| Sep | 74°F / 23°C | 69°F / 21°C | 39 mm |
| Oct | 74°F / 24°C | 70°F / 21°C | 59 mm |
| Nov | 77°F / 25°C | 72°F / 22°C | 71 mm |
| Dec | 79°F / 26°C | 75°F / 24°C | 104 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
What you’ll speak
Portuguese
Portuguese has nasal vowels (ão, em, im) and many vowel sounds. Brazilian Portuguese is more open and sing-song; European/African Portuguese swallows unstressed vowels. "Você" is the common "you" in Brazil; "o senhor / a senhora" is respectful.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
Closest temples & distances
- Maputo Mozambique Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · in or near Maputo
- Johannesburg South Africa Temple — Operating (24 August 1985) · about 285 mi (458 km) from Maputo
- Durban South Africa Temple — Operating (16 February 2020) · about 285 mi (458 km) from Maputo
The Church in Mozambique
Members & congregations
- Church Membership
- 39,282
- Stakes
- 10
- Congregations
- 90
- FamilySearch Centers
- 18
- Missions
- 2
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- Africa/Maputo
- Currency
- MZN
- Country code
- +258
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 20 Dec 2004
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Portuguese plus many local languages (Makhuwa, Sena, Changana).
Foods: Matapa, Piri-piri chicken, Xima, Prawns
Family groups
Connect with other families
- Mozambique Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Mozambique Maputo Mission Facebook Group
- Missao Mozambique Maputo 2012-2015 Group
- Maputo Mission – Ficklin and Wallace Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Common questions
Quick answers
Who is the mission president of the Mozambique Maputo Mission?
The mission leaders are Tyler C. and Karen E. Sorenson, who began serving around July 2026, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2029.
What is the Mozambique Maputo Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at R. Tenente General Oswaldo Tazama, 1429, Bairro Costa do Sol, Maputo, Mozambique. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Mozambique Maputo Mission?
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.
What language do missionaries speak in the Mozambique Maputo Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Portuguese. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the Mozambique Maputo Mission?
Near Maputo, the warmest month is usually February (average high about 81°F / 27°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 66°F / 19°C), with roughly 870 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are February. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
What temples are near the Mozambique Maputo Mission?
Operating temples nearby include Johannesburg South Africa Temple (about 458 km) and Durban South Africa Temple (about 458 km).
When was the Mozambique Maputo Mission organized?
The mission was organized on 20 Dec 2004.
Other missions in Mozambique
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources