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Kaputa, Zambia
Northern Province · Zambia
Kaputa is a mid-size city in Northern Province, Zambia with a population of 35,663. Elevation: 3,117 ft (950 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kaputa
Kaputa District is a district of Zambia, located in Northern Province. The capital lies at Kaputa. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 102,854 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,663 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.4689°, 29.6619° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kaputa
Kaputa is a mid-size city in Zambia (Northern Province) with a population of 35,663. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet (950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Kaputa
Kaputa has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.5°C), the coldest is Jun (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1307 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Area | 3,500.4 sq mi (9,066.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4689°N, 29.6619°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Kaputa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Kaputa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kaputa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pweto Airport | PWO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaputa
What is the population of Kaputa?
Kaputa has a population of 35,663 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 3,500.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kaputa?
Kaputa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches.