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Lusaka West, Zambia
Lusaka Province · Zambia
Lusaka West is a small city in Lusaka Province, Zambia with a population of 21,655. Elevation: 3,855 ft (1,175 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 21,655 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1,175 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.3186°, 28.1103° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Lusaka Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (812 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lusaka West
Lusaka West is a small city in Zambia (Lusaka Province) with a population of 21,655. The city sits at an elevation of 3,855 feet (1,175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Lusaka West
Lusaka West has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 886 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1,175 m) |
| Area | 743.1 sq mi (1,924.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3186°N, 28.1103°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in |
Lusaka West has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Lusaka West
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisanshi Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Hillside Pre School | — | — | — | — |
| Yandikani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Minestone Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katete Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Claire Boarding School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lusaka West
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Christian Voice | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lusaka West
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka National Museum | ||||
| Lusaka National Museum |
Libraries in Lusaka West
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilenje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilenje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lubuto Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lusaka West
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buseko Market | |||||
| Bwafwano Market | |||||
| Chachacha Market | |||||
| Chaisa Market | |||||
| Chawama Main | |||||
| Chazanga Market | |||||
| Chibolya Market | |||||
| Chifundo market | |||||
| Chifundo Market | |||||
| Chilenje Market | |||||
| Chilulu Market | |||||
| Chipalamba Market | |||||
| Chipata Katambala Market | |||||
| Chipata Market | |||||
| Chitukuko Market | |||||
| Chunga bus Station | |||||
| Chunga bus Station | |||||
| Chunga Market | |||||
| City Market | |||||
| Comesa Market | |||||
| David Kaunda Market | |||||
| Freedom Market | |||||
| Gondwe Market | |||||
| Helen Kaunda Market | |||||
| Jack Public Market | |||||
| Jack Public Market | |||||
| John Howard Market | |||||
| John Laing Market | |||||
| Kabanana Market | |||||
| Kabanana Market | |||||
| Kabuma Market | |||||
| Kabuma Market | |||||
| Kabwata Market | |||||
| Kabwata Site and Service Market | |||||
| Kalingalinga Market | |||||
| Kalundu Market | |||||
| Kamwala South Market | |||||
| Kanyama Market | |||||
| Katambalala / Mwamba Luchembe Market | |||||
| Kaunda Square Stage One Market | |||||
| Kazimai Market | |||||
| kuku market | |||||
| Kuku/Chawama Central Market | |||||
| Kuku/Chawama Central Market | |||||
| Libala Stage 4A Market | |||||
| Lilanda Main Market | |||||
| Linda Market | |||||
| Longacres Market | |||||
| Longacres Market | |||||
| Luburma Market | |||||
| Lumumba road side market | |||||
| Lumumba road side market | |||||
| Lupili Market | |||||
| Madras/Chingwere Market | |||||
| Malata Market | |||||
| Mandevu Corner Market | |||||
| Mandevu Marapodi Market | |||||
| Masauko Market | |||||
| Masauko Market | |||||
| Masauko Market | |||||
| Matero East Market | |||||
| Matero Market | |||||
| Mbasela Market | |||||
| Mtendere Main Market | |||||
| Munyaule market | |||||
| Munyaule market | |||||
| Mwanza Market | |||||
| Mwasauka Market | |||||
| New Soweto Market | |||||
| Northmead Market | |||||
| Nyumba Yanga Market | |||||
| Old Ngombe Market | |||||
| Olympia Park Market | |||||
| Railside/kambalala Market | |||||
| Sekelela/Bus Stop Market | |||||
| Sikota Wina Market | |||||
| Sunday Crafts Market | |||||
| UNZA Spar | |||||
| UNZA Spar | |||||
| Woodlands Market | |||||
| Woodlands Market |
Clinics in Lusaka West
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lusaka West
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lusaka West
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Nationalist Stadium | ||
| Sunset Stadium |
Airports Near Lusaka West
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | Large Airport |
| Lusaka City Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Balmoral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chilongolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chisamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chiwala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kafue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamilonga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamwe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamwe West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Karubwe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Liteta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mazabuka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nakambala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nega Nega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Otago | — | Small Airport |
| Sandwe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Rest Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Lusaka West
26 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diagnostic Centre | ||
| C and G cosmetics | ||
| Camp Hospital | ||
| Chawama Clinic | ||
| Clinic For Natural Medicine | ||
| Clinic For Natural Medicine | ||
| Corp Med Clinic | ||
| Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital | ||
| Golden care | ||
| Harvest health medical center | ||
| Kamoto clinic | ||
| Kamoto Medical Clinic | ||
| Kamwala Clinic | ||
| Kanyama West Clinic | ||
| L.J Eye Clinic | ||
| Lusaka Adventist Clinic | ||
| Makeni Islamic clinic | ||
| Mama Ellen Medical Clinic | ||
| matero clinic | ||
| Mtendere clinic | ||
| Mupone Maternity Clinic | ||
| Nil | ||
| OMS Renal Care Centre | ||
| Salvation army clinic | ||
| UNZA Veterinary Clinic | ||
| UTH COVID Test Centre |
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What is the population of Lusaka West?
Lusaka West has a population of 21,655 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 743.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lusaka West?
Lusaka West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.