Mporokoso, Zambia
Northern Province · Zambia
Mporokoso is a small city in Northern Province, Zambia with a population of 15,556. Elevation: 4,731 ft (1,442 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Mporokoso
Mporokoso is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia, lying at an elevation of nearly 1500 m on the flat plateau about 75 km south east of Lake Mweru Wantipa and 100 km south-west of Lake Tanganyika. It is named for Chief Mporokoso a senior chief of the Bemba people whose palace is located at Chishamwamba close to the town. Mporokoso District is also one of the 12 administrative districts of the Northern Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,556 |
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.3727°, 30.1250° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mporokoso
Mporokoso is a small city in Zambia (Northern Province) with a population of 15,556. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet (1,442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Mporokoso
Mporokoso has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.2°C), the coldest is Jun (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1531 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3727°S, 30.1250°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in |
Mporokoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mporokoso
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mporokoso High School | - | - | - | - |
Gas Stations in Mporokoso
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mporokoso
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mporokoso Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Mporokoso
3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mporokoso.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lupupa Falls | |
| Lupupa Falls | |
| Yangumwila Falls |
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Mporokoso has a population of 15,556 residents and is located in Zambia..
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Mporokoso 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 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.
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