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Kalomo, Zambia

Southern Province · Zambia

Kalomo is a mid-size city in Southern Province, Zambia with a population of 30,781. Elevation: 4,081 ft (1,244 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

30,781 Population 9/sq mi density
4,081 ft Elevation 1,244 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Kalomo

Kalomo

Kalomo is a town in southern Zambia, lying 125 km north east of Livingstone, on the main road (T1) and railway line to Lusaka. It is home to the Batonga people. It was the first administrative centre of Northern Rhodesia, serving until the capital city was established at Livingstone in 1907. The Administrator's House still survives from this era. It is the capital of the Kalomo District.

People

Population30,781
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Population30,781
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Coordinates-17.0258°, 26.4837°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (739 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalomo

Kalomo is a mid-size city in Zambia (Southern Province) with a population of 30,781. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet (1,244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Kalomo

Kalomo has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 30.3° 237.9
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 15.3° / 32.1° 144.7
Mar 22.7°C / 73°F 14.8° / 31.3° 83.6
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 12.1° / 31.3° 26.9
May 18.8°C / 66°F 8.7° / 29.7° 0.6
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 7.2° / 28.4° 0.1
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 6° / 28.6° 0.2
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 8.9° / 33.7° 0.1
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 11.1° / 36.7° 0.2
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 15.4° / 38.5° 10.1
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 17.4° / 37.6° 80.5
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 16.7° / 36.4° 195.7
Kalomo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Zambia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Area3,281.5 sq mi (8,499.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-17.0258°N, 26.4837°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 24, 2022.

Jul 21, 2011 54 km WSW of Namwala, Zambia M5.0 131 km
May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 127 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 123 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 141 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 121 km
May 24, 2009 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 104 km
Jan 28, 1999 28 km W of Namwala, Zambia M3.9 146 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in

Kalomo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kalomo

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emis Primary School
Simakakata
Matondo
Bwacha
Mutala
Namwinga
Mwaata
Kalomo
Kalomo
Good Hope
Choonga
Green Acres
Kalomo Secondary School
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Restaurants in Kalomo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Pantano Complex

Train Stations in Kalomo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalomo

Bus Stations in Kalomo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Main Bus Station

Gas Stations in Kalomo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oryx Gas
ZM #2713555834

Airports Near Kalomo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalomo AirportSmall Airport
Maamba AirportSmall Airport
Macha AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Website
kalomocouncil.gov.zm/

🇿🇲 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 Kalomo

What is the population of Kalomo?

Kalomo has a population of 30,781 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 3,281.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalomo?

Kalomo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

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