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Luanshya, Zambia
Copperbelt · Zambia
Luanshya is a large city in Copperbelt, Zambia with a population of 193,293. Elevation: 4,062 ft (1,238 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Luanshya
Luanshya is a town in Zambia, in the Copperbelt Province near Ndola. It has a population of 212,864. The town is situated in an area which was under Chief Mushili of the Lamba people.
People
Climate
| Population | 193,293 |
| Population Density | 623 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,062 ft (1,238 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.1367°, 28.4166° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Copperbelt |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Luanshya
Luanshya is a large city in Zambia (Copperbelt) with a population of 193,293. The city sits at an elevation of 4,062 feet (1,238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Luanshya
Luanshya has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.4°C), the coldest is Jun (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1134 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,062 ft (1,238 m) |
| Area | 310.2 sq mi (803.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1367°N, 28.4166°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in |
Luanshya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Luanshya
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mpatamatu College of Education | - | - | - | - |
| Luanshya Boys Secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Buteko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gandhi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mikomfwa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Twatemwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God Temwakawemi Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nzelu Zanga Private School Extension | - | - | - | - |
| Victorias Christian Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Nzelu Zanga Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpatamatu Technical and Business College | - | - | - | - |
| Don Ottavio Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Golden Eagle Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpatamatu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suzika Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpatamatu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkulumashiba Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkulumashiba East Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaiseni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kansumbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kansengu Community Centre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Luanshya
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Fm Zambia | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Luanshya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperbelt museum |
Libraries in Luanshya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola Public Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Ndola Public Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Twikatane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Twikatane Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Luanshya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifubu Market | |||||
| Kamirenda Market | |||||
| Main Market | |||||
| Main Masala Market |
Clinics in Luanshya
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Luanshya
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Luanshya
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Luanshya
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Luanshya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Luanshya
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | Large Airport |
| Kasompe Airport | CGJ | Medium Airport |
| Peter Zuze Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Southdowns Airport | KIW | Medium Airport |
| Cedrics Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luanshya Zambia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mpongwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mufulira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siame Gardens Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Luanshya
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ndola Rehabilitation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Luanshya
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| African Methodist Church | |
| African National Church | |
| African National Church | |
| Anglican Church | |
| Anglican Church | |
| Deeper Life Bible Church | |
| Deeper Life Bible Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mpatamatu Evangelical Church | |
| Mpatamatu Evangelical Church | |
| Mpatamatu Union Baptist Church | |
| Mpatamatu Union Baptist Church | |
| Pentecostal Holiness Church | |
| Pentecostal Holiness Church | |
| Reformed Church | |
| Reformed Church | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| United Church of Zambia |
Quick Facts
Around Luanshya
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Luanshya?
Luanshya has a population of 193,293 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 623 people per square mile, spread across 310.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Luanshya?
Luanshya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.