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Kazungula, Zambia

Southern Province · Zambia

Kazungula is a small city in Southern Province, Zambia with a population of 12,095. Elevation: 3,054 ft (931 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

12,095 Population 2/sq mi density
3,054 ft Elevation 931 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Kazungula

Kazungula

Kazungula is a small border town in Zambia, lying on the north bank of the Zambezi River about 70 kilometres (45 mi) west of Livingstone on the M10 Road.

People

Population12,095
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Population12,095
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Coordinates-17.7936°, 25.2747°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kazungula

Kazungula is a small city in Zambia (Southern Province) with a population of 12,095. The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet (931 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Kazungula

Kazungula 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 578 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.0
Kazungula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Zambia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Area8,066.2 sq mi (20,891.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7936°N, 25.2747°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on May 10, 1991.

May 10, 1991 52 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana M5.0 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in Warmest
November 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in

Kazungula has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 67°F in July to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kazungula

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mambova
Kazungula Boarding Secondary School
Riverview School
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Radio Stations near Kazungula

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kazungula

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kasane Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kazungula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kazungula Market

Hotels in Kazungula

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grant Camp
Mombova Tiger Fishing Lodge
Royal Chundu Island Lodge
Sekoma Island Lodge

Restaurants in Kazungula

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pumulos

Gas Stations in Kazungula

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZM #12852786161

Banks in Kazungula

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NatSave

Airports Near Kazungula

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLVILarge Airport
Kasane International AirportBBKLarge Airport
Victoria Falls International AirportVFALarge Airport
Baobab Plains AirfieldSmall Airport
Batoka AirportSmall Airport
Chandia AirstripSmall Airport
Kazungula AirportSmall Airport
Maramba River AirportSmall Airport
Matetsi AirportSmall Airport
Namibia East Air BaseSmall Airport
Pandamatenga AirportSmall Airport
Serondela AirportSmall Airport
Simonga AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kazungula

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

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 Kazungula

What is the population of Kazungula?

Kazungula has a population of 12,095 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 8,066.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kazungula?

Kazungula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

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