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Mapalo, Zambia

Copperbelt · Zambia

Mapalo is a small city in Copperbelt, Zambia with a population of 26,986. Elevation: 4,094 ft (1,248 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,986 Population 9/sq mi density
4,094 ft Elevation 1,248 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mapalo

Mapalo Mwansa is a British American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He came through the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) program for 2025.

People

Population26,986
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Population26,986
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Coordinates-12.9369°, 28.6721°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceCopperbelt
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,197 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mapalo

Mapalo is a small city in Zambia (Copperbelt) with a population of 26,986. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet (1,248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Mapalo

Mapalo has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.7°C), the coldest is Jun (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1210 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 15.9° / 28° 356.9
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 15.9° / 28.3° 228.4
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.9° 176.9
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 11.6° / 27.5° 59.3
May 17.7°C / 64°F 7.9° / 27.3° 1.2
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 6.7° / 26.9° 7.2
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 6.7° / 28.1° 0.3
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.4° / 32.7° 0.2
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 10.4° / 35.7° 0.1
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 14.3° / 37.5° 15.4
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 16.6° / 36.6° 113.0
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 15.7° / 32.2° 251.0
Mapalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Zambia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Area3,002.4 sq mi (7,776.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9369°N, 28.6721°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Oct 10, 1997.

Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 10.9 in
February 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.8 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 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 11.1 in Wettest

Mapalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mapalo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chiwala Technical School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mapalo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sun Fm Zambia - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mapalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Copperbelt museum

Libraries in Mapalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ndola Public Library Building0.0
Ndola Public Library Building0.0
Twikatane Library0.0
Twikatane Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mapalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chifubu Market
Kamirenda Market
Main Masala Market

Clinics in Mapalo

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiwala Health Post
Neelkanth Health Post
Njelemani Rural Health Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Mapalo

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Airports Near Mapalo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportNLALarge Airport
Peter Zuze Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Southdowns AirportKIWMedium Airport
Cedrics Farm Airport-Small Airport
Luanshya Zambia Airport-Small Airport
Mkushi Airport-Small Airport
Mufulira Airport-Small Airport
Siame Gardens Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mapalo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ndola Rehabilitation Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Founded
1904
Website
cityofndola.gov.zm
Twinned With
Aldershot, Blantyre, Harbin, Lubumbashi, Makhachkala, Porto, Regina, Walvis Bay

🇿🇲 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 Mapalo

What is the population of Mapalo?

Mapalo has a population of 26,986 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 3,002.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mapalo?

Mapalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

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