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Chadiza, Zambia

Eastern Province · Zambia

Chadiza is a small city in Eastern Province, Zambia with a population of 5,670. Elevation: 3,497 ft (1,066 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

5,670 Population 8/sq mi density
3,497 ft Elevation 1,066 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Chadiza

Chadiza

Chadiza is a town in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Its headquarters are located in Chadiza District. It lies 35 km south of the Great East Road and about 80 km south-south-west of Chipata, on a plateau studded by isolated rocky hills, between the middle Luangwa valley and the Zambezi. It is also 35 kilometres north-north-east of the Chimefusa Border.

People

Population5,670
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Population5,670
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Coordinates-14.0678°, 32.4392°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chadiza

Chadiza is a small city in Zambia (Eastern Province) with a population of 5,670. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Chadiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Zambia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Area687.0 sq mi (1,779.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0678°N, 32.4392°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 5, 2020.

Nov 12, 1995 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.8 93 km
Jun 5, 2020 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.5 84 km
Oct 2, 2013 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia M4.5 83 km
Dec 16, 1999 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia M4.4 112 km
Jun 22, 2016 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.3 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in

Chadiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Chadiza

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.1 Capital FM (XK) 92.1 capital fm, 92.1 fm AAC+ 64 kbps

Clinics in Chadiza

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bethasida Medical Centre
Chanjowe Health Post
Chilenga Health Post
John Rural Health Centre
Kabvumo Health Post
Madzaela Health Post
Msokosela Health Post
Naviruli Health post
Nsadzu Rural Health Centre

Gas Stations in Chadiza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZM #11301152514

Airports Near Chadiza

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chipata AirportCIPSmall Airport
Katete AirportSmall Airport
Mchinji AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,066 m (3,498 ft)
Website
chadizacouncil.gov.zm/

🇿🇲 About Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Population 17,351,822
Area 752,614 km²
GDP (USD) $27,577,956,471
GDP per capita $1,331
HDI 0.565
Life expectancy 66.4 years
Internet users 33.0%
Urban population 45.0%
Currency ZMW (Kwacha)
Languages English
Calling code +260
TLD .zm
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chadiza

What is the population of Chadiza?

Chadiza has a population of 5,670 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 687.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chadiza?

Chadiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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