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Chilongolo, Zambia

Lusaka Province · Zambia

Chilongolo is a small city in Lusaka Province, Zambia with a population of 13,662. Elevation: 4,055 ft (1,236 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

13,662 Population 18/sq mi density
4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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People

Population13,662
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Population13,662
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Coordinates-15.4924°, 28.1646°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceLusaka Province
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (810 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chilongolo

Chilongolo is a small city in Zambia (Lusaka Province) with a population of 13,662. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet (1,236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Chilongolo

Chilongolo has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 886 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 16.4° / 28.8° 265.1
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 16.3° / 30.4° 149.1
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 15.3° / 31.4° 60.1
Apr 22°C / 72°F 13.1° / 32.7° 28.8
May 20.3°C / 68°F 10.5° / 31.6° 1.3
Jun 18°C / 64°F 8.7° / 30.3° 2.5
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 7.9° / 30.4° 0.5
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 9.8° / 34.7° 0.4
Sep 24°C / 75°F 11.7° / 37.3° 1.1
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 15.7° / 39° 14.1
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 17.2° / 38.5° 82.1
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 17° / 36.1° 280.6
Chilongolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Zambia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Area743.1 sq mi (1,924.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4924°N, 28.1646°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 2, 2022.

Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 112 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 69 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 87 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 107 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 146 km
Mar 3, 2014 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 142 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 144 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 53 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 137 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.5 in

Chilongolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Chilongolo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lisa Cambridge School
Makeni West Wing School
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Radio Stations near Chilongolo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Christian Voice MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chilongolo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lusaka National Museum
Lusaka National Museum

Libraries in Chilongolo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chilenje Library0.0
Chilenje Library0.0
Lubuto Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chilongolo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauleni Market
Buseko Market
Bwafwano Market
Chachacha Market
Chainda market
Chaisa Market
Chawama Main
Chazanga Market
Chelstone Main Market
Chibolya Market
Chifundo market
Chifundo Market
Chilenje Market
Chilulu Market
Chipalamba Market
Chipata Katambala Market
Chipata Market
Chitukuko Market
Chunga bus Station
Chunga bus Station
Chunga Market
City Market
Comesa Market
David Kaunda Market
Freedom Market
Game Market
Gondwe Market
Helen Kaunda Market
Jack Public Market
Jack Public Market
John Howard Market
John Laing Market
Kabanana Market
Kabanana Market
Kabuma Market
Kabuma Market
Kabwata Market
Kabwata Site and Service Market
Kalikiliki Market
Kalingalinga Market
Kalundu Market
Kamanga Mulanga Market
Kamwala South Market
Kanyama Market
Katambalala / Mwamba Luchembe Market
Kaunda Square Stage One Market
Kaunda Square Stage Two Market
Kazimai Market
kuku market
Kuku/Chawama Central Market
Kuku/Chawama Central Market
Libala Stage 4A Market
Lilanda Main Market
Linda Market
Longacres Market
Longacres Market
Luburma Market
Lumumba road side market
Lumumba road side market
Lupili Market
Madido Market
Madras/Chingwere Market
Malata Market
Mandevu Corner Market
Mandevu Marapodi Market
Masauko Market
Masauko Market
Masauko Market
Matero East Market
Matero Market
Mbasela Market
Mtendere East Market
Mtendere Main Market
Munyaule market
Munyaule market
Mwanza Market
Mwasauka Market
New Soweto Market
Northmead Market
Nyumba Yanga Market
Old Ngombe Market
Olympia Park Market
Railside/kambalala Market
Sekelela/Bus Stop Market
Sikota Wina Market
Sunday Crafts Market
UNZA Spar
UNZA Spar
Woodlands Market
Woodlands Market

Gas Stations in Chilongolo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronas
ZM #13614895789
ZM #13614895799

Shopping Malls in Chilongolo

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonanza Plaza
Plaza Nova

Stadiums & Teams in Chilongolo

TeamLeagueDivision
Nationalist Stadium
Sunset Stadium

Airports Near Chilongolo

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kenneth Kaunda International AirportLUNLarge Airport
Lusaka City AirportMedium Airport
Balmoral AirportSmall Airport
Chilongolo AirportSmall Airport
Chirundu AirportSmall Airport
Chisamba AirportSmall Airport
Cisera AirportSmall Airport
Kafue AirportSmall Airport
Kamilonga AirportSmall Airport
Kamwe AirportSmall Airport
Kamwe West AirportSmall Airport
Karubwe AirportSmall Airport
Liteta AirportSmall Airport
Majuaneti AirportSmall Airport
Mazabuka AirportSmall Airport
Nakambala AirportSmall Airport
Nega Nega AirportSmall Airport
OtagoSmall Airport
Sandwe AirportSmall Airport
Silver Rest AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chilongolo

31 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Advanced Diagnostic Centre
C and G cosmetics
Camp Hospital
Chawama Clinic
Clinic For Natural Medicine
Clinic For Natural Medicine
Corp Med Clinic
Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital
Golden care
Harvest health medical center
Kamoto clinic
Kamoto Medical Clinic
Kamwala Clinic
Kanyama West Clinic
L.J Eye Clinic
Lusaka Adventist Clinic
Lusaka clinic
Makeni Islamic clinic
Mama Ellen Medical Clinic
matero clinic
Mtendere clinic
Mupone Maternity Clinic
Nil
OMS Renal Care Centre
Our ladies Nrdc community health post
PHI Family Clinic
Phi Family Clinic
PHI Family clinic
Salvation army clinic
UNZA Veterinary Clinic
UTH COVID Test Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chilongolo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Makeni Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Zambia Branch Office Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka

🇿🇲 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 Chilongolo

What is the population of Chilongolo?

Chilongolo has a population of 13,662 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 743.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chilongolo?

Chilongolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

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