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Chunga, Zambia
Lusaka Province · Zambia
Chunga is a large city in Lusaka Province, Zambia with a population of 115,539. Elevation: 3,927 ft (1,197 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chunga
Matero is a township in the north-western part of the city of Lusaka in Zambia.
People
Climate
| Population | 115,539 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,927 ft (1,197 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.3174°, 28.2687° |
| 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 Chunga
Chunga is a large city in Zambia (Lusaka Province) with a population of 115,539. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet (1,197 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 Chunga
Chunga 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 | 3,927 ft (1,197 m) |
| Area | 3,500.0 sq mi (9,065.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3174°N, 28.2687°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 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 | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in |
Chunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July 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").
Schools in Chunga
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njovu School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaweya Trust School | - | - | - | - |
| Tiyende Pamodzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Robert Dean Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nelson Mandela Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Namando Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Light School Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ramoth Academic School | - | - | - | - |
| Pentecostal Assemblies Of God | - | - | - | - |
| Yakobo Academic School | - | - | - | - |
| Chrinat Trust School | - | - | - | - |
| Rocky Valley Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Valley Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chabota Ecd Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Good Voice School | - | - | - | - |
| Chunga High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kent Standard International School | - | - | - | - |
| Lumba Bantu School | - | - | - | - |
| Jolly Park Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Pineview Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Good Voice School | - | - | - | - |
| Nema Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Noah'S Ark Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Ecstacy Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Santhya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sawaled Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Zonje Welfare Academy Training | - | - | - | - |
| Wapasa Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Niceview- Cremc Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chunga
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Christian Voice | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chunga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka National Museum | ||||
| Lusaka National Museum |
Libraries in Chunga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilenje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilenje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lubuto Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chunga
| 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 | |||||
| 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 Chunga
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chunga
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chunga
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chunga
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chunga
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chunga
25 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chunga
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chunga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Chunga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Nationalist Stadium | ||
| Sunset Stadium |
Airports Near Chunga
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 |
| Chiwala 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 |
Treatment Centers in Chunga
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 Chunga
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Joyful mission Baptist |
Quick Facts
Around Chunga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chunga
2 places within 15 km
- • 10 Mile Hill
- • Bayport
🇿🇲 About Zambia
Frequently Asked Questions About Chunga
What is the population of Chunga?
Chunga has a population of 115,539 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 3,500.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chunga?
Chunga 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.