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Kalabo, Zambia

Western Province · Zambia

Kalabo is a small city in Western Province, Zambia with a population of 18,477. Elevation: 3,376 ft (1,029 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

18,477 Population 4/sq mi density
3,376 ft Elevation 1,029 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Kalabo

Kalabo

Kalabo District is a district of Zambia, located in Western Province. The capital lies at Kalabo. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 111,769 people. The district contains the Liuwa Plain National Park.

People

Population18,477
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Population18,477
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Coordinates-14.9931°, 22.6793°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (975 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalabo

Kalabo is a small city in Zambia (Western Province) with a population of 18,477. The city sits at an elevation of 3,376 feet (1,029 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Kalabo

Kalabo has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 32.3° 250.1
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 17.9° / 33.7° 137.0
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 17.3° / 33.5° 146.1
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 14.3° / 32.7° 44.1
May 21.3°C / 70°F 9.9° / 31.6° 3.8
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 8.6° / 30.2° 0.3
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 7.5° / 30.4° 0.2
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 9.6° / 35.2° 0.1
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 13.1° / 38.5° 2.7
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 17.8° / 40.1° 22.5
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 19.4° / 38.6° 89.2
Dec 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 36.9° 176.4
Kalabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,376 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Zambia avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Area5,200.4 sq mi (13,469.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9931°N, 22.6793°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 21, 2014.

Apr 21, 2014 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in

Kalabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kalabo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nangole School
Kalabo Secondary School
Kalabo Primary School
Silanda School
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Hotels in Kalabo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Lodge Luxury Acomodation

Clinics in Kalabo

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buleya Health Post
Mapungo Health Center
Salunda Health Post

Shopping Malls in Kalabo

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalabo Market
Shop

Airports Near Kalabo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mongu AirportMNRMedium Airport
Kalabo AirportKLBSmall Airport
Lukulu AirportLXUSmall 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 Kalabo

What is the population of Kalabo?

Kalabo has a population of 18,477 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 5,200.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalabo?

Kalabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches.

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