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Kawambwa, Zambia
Luapula Province · Zambia
Kawambwa is a mid-size city in Luapula Province, Zambia with a population of 31,161. Elevation: 4,403 ft (1,342 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Kawambwa
Kawambwa is a town in the Zambian province of Luapula located on the edge of the northern Zambian plateau above the Luapula valley at an altitude of 1300 m. It was chosen as an administrative district of the same name by the British colonial authorities who preferred the climate of the plateau rather than the hotter valley where most of the district's population live, and it continues as an administrative district today.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,161 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,403 ft (1,342 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.7915°, 29.0791° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Luapula Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kawambwa
Kawambwa is a mid-size city in Zambia (Luapula Province) with a population of 31,161. The city sits at an elevation of 4,403 feet (1,342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Kawambwa
Kawambwa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,403 ft (1,342 m) |
| Area | 3,420.4 sq mi (8,858.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7915°N, 29.0791°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
Kawambwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kawambwa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parafin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawambwa Boys Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Kalama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Kawambwa
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kawambwa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kawambwa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kawambwa
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kasenga Airport | KEC | Small Airport |
| Kashikishi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kashobwe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kawambwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kawambwa?
Kawambwa has a population of 31,161 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 3,420.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kawambwa?
Kawambwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.