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Ibenga, Zambia

Copperbelt · Zambia

Ibenga is a small city in Copperbelt, Zambia with a population of 14,056. Elevation: 3,930 ft (1,198 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,056 Population 4/sq mi density
3,930 ft Elevation 1,198 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Ibenga

Ibenga Girls Secondary School is a Catholic girls boarding school providing secondary school education in Ibenga, south of Luanshya, Zambia. It has been described as "renowned" and "prestigious".

People

Population14,056
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation3,930 ft (1,198 m)
Population14,056
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,930 ft (1,198 m)
Coordinates-13.3667°, 28.4333°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceCopperbelt
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,164 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ibenga

Ibenga is a small city in Zambia (Copperbelt) with a population of 14,056. The city sits at an elevation of 3,930 feet (1,198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Ibenga

Ibenga has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.4°C), the coldest is Jun (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 16.3° / 28.5° 312.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 29.2° 189.4
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 15° / 29° 135.4
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 12° / 28.9° 57.2
May 18.4°C / 65°F 8.5° / 28.6° 0.8
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 7.2° / 27.8° 7.8
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 6.9° / 28.8° 0.2
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 8.9° / 33.4° 0.0
Sep 23.6°C / 75°F 11.2° / 36.5° 0.1
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 15.1° / 38.3° 18.9
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 16.9° / 37.5° 119.8
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 16.2° / 33.8° 254.6
Ibenga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,930 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Zambia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,930 ft (1,198 m)
Area4,008.0 sq mi (10,380.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3667°N, 28.4333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 21, 2012.

Sep 21, 2012 62 km S of Mkushi, Zambia M4.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 10.7 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 10.6 in

Ibenga has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ibenga

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Masaiti Boarding Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ibenga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sun Fm Zambia - MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ibenga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kamirenda Market

Hotels in Ibenga

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chisinshi Lodge

Clinics in Ibenga

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Butikili Health Post
Chibuli Health Post
Lyobeka Health Post
Masaiti Boarding Health Post
Masaiti Boma Rural Health Centre

Airports Near Ibenga

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportNLALarge Airport
Peter Zuze Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Southdowns AirportKIWMedium Airport
Cedrics Farm Airport-Small Airport
Luanshya Zambia Airport-Small Airport
Mpongwe Airport-Small Airport
Siame Gardens Airport-Small Airport

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 Ibenga

What is the population of Ibenga?

Ibenga has a population of 14,056 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,008.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ibenga?

Ibenga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.

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