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Chisankane, Zambia
Lusaka Province · Zambia
Chisankane is a mid-size city in Lusaka Province, Zambia with a population of 41,014. Elevation: 4,219 ft (1,286 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chisankane
Chilenje is a township residential area located in Lusaka city, Lusaka Province, Zambia. It consists of two sections, New Chilenje and Chilenje South. New Chilenje is composed mainly of British Colonial low cost houses suitable for bachelors. A typical house in this section is the Chilenje museum known as Chilenje House 394. The other section consists of middle cost houses, according to the Zambian housing standards.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,014 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.4821°, 28.3510° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Lusaka Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (818 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chisankane
Chisankane is a mid-size city in Zambia (Lusaka Province) with a population of 41,014. The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet (1,286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Chisankane
Chisankane 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Area | 2,329.2 sq mi (6,032.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.4821°N, 28.3510°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.3 in |
Chisankane has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chisankane
49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muyooma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bauleni United sports academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nyumba Yanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyumba Yanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shantumbu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| American International School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamulanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lake Road School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chilenje South Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Timothy Manakatwe School | - | - | - | - |
| Horizon School | - | - | - | - |
| Chilenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingswood Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Kabulonga Boys School | - | - | - | - |
| Crested Crane Acadamy | - | - | - | - |
| Casa dei Bambini | - | - | - | - |
| Arthur Wina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Twin Palm Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyumba Yanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyumba Yanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tum Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chibelo School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Creative Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Rock of Ages Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Baptist Church | - | - | - | - |
| Arakan Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arakan Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lusaka University (School of Law) | - | - | - | - |
| Integrity Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glory Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bondi | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Aunt Mable Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Mutasha B Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Open Arms Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Monami Academic | - | - | - | - |
| Lily Kids Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Swaaz Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Center Link Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Prince takamado Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St louise nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Jepa Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bauleni school | - | - | - | - |
| Barackas Park School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalabashi Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| St Louise Primary | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chisankane
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Christian Voice | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chisankane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka National Museum | ||||
| Lusaka National Museum |
Libraries in Chisankane
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilenje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilenje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lubuto Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chisankane
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Hotels in Chisankane
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chisankane
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chisankane
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chisankane
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chisankane
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chisankane
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chisankane
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chisankane
24 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chisankane
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chisankane
9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chisankane
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chisankane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Chisankane
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Nationalist Stadium | ||
| Sunset Stadium |
Airports Near Chisankane
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | Large Airport |
| Lusaka City Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Balmoral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chilongolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chirundu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chisamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cisera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kafue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamilonga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwe West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Karubwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Liteta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Majuaneti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mazabuka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nakambala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nega Nega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Otago | - | Small Airport |
| Sandwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silver Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chisankane
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Woodlands Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Chisankane
31 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chisankane
52 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| African Continent Mission | |
| Apostolic | |
| Baptist Church | |
| C.M.M.L Church | |
| CCAP Church | |
| Chapel Of Victory Ministries | |
| Chilenje Presbyterian Church | |
| Chilenje Presbyterian Church | |
| Chilenje SDA Church | |
| Christian Word Center | |
| Church of God | |
| City Miracle Pentacostal Church | |
| Eastgate | |
| Evangelical church | |
| God Is Love | |
| Heritage of God | |
| Jesus Anoint Ministry | |
| Jesus ministry | |
| John Howard Masjid | |
| Kingdom Hall |
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What is the population of Chisankane?
Chisankane has a population of 41,014 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 2,329.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chisankane?
Chisankane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.