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Mufulira, Zambia

Copperbelt · Zambia

Mufulira is a large city in Copperbelt, Zambia with a population of 169,136. Elevation: 4,216 ft (1,285 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

169,136 Population 261/sq mi density
4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mufulira

Mufulira is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.

People

Population169,136
Density261/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population169,136
Population Density261 / sq mi
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Coordinates-12.5498°, 28.2407°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceCopperbelt
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,240 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mufulira

Mufulira is a large city in Zambia (Copperbelt) with a population of 169,136. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1,285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Mufulira

Mufulira has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.8°C), the coldest is Jun (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1286 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.1°C / 70°F 16.1° / 27.6° 344.5
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28.3° 231.6
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 15.1° / 27.6° 217.1
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 11.6° / 27.1° 74.4
May 17.7°C / 64°F 7.6° / 26.6° 3.9
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 6.6° / 26.6° 5.5
Jul 16.4°C / 61°F 6.4° / 28.1° 0.5
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.2° / 32.7° 0.3
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 10.5° / 35.7° 0.4
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 14.4° / 37.5° 24.6
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 16.6° / 35.9° 156.8
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 15.9° / 31.5° 226.4
Mufulira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Zambia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area647.7 sq mi (1,677.4 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5498°N, 28.2407°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.57"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 25, 1999.

Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 98 km
May 25, 1999 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia M4.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in

Mufulira has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mufulira

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mufulira Secondary School
Mano Basic School
Pamodzi Girls Secondary School
Eastlea Primary School
Butondo Secondary School
Emmas Kids School
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Radio Stations near Mufulira

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sun Fm Zambia MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Mufulira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
mukuba library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mufulira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulangililo Market

Clinics in Mufulira

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minambe Health Post
Mufulira Teachers Training College Health Post
Muya Health Post
Sunbright Medical Consultancy
Taungup Health Centre
ZM #12531960612

Train Stations in Mufulira

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mufulira

Gas Stations in Mufulira

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CCS Gas Station
ZM #10095329799

Shopping Malls in Mufulira

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mufulira Mall

Golf Courses in Mufulira

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mufulira Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Mufulira

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Airports Near Mufulira

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportNLALarge Airport
Kasompe AirportCGJMedium Airport
Peter Zuze Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Southdowns AirportKIWMedium Airport
Cedrics Farm AirportSmall Airport
Luanshya Zambia AirportSmall Airport
Mufulira AirportSmall Airport
Siame Gardens AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mufulira

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eastlea Pentecostal Assemblies
Eastlea Pentecostal Assemblies
Pamodzi Congregation- New Apostolic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,350 m (4,429 ft)

Around Mufulira

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 2
Police Stations 1

🇿🇲 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 Mufulira

What is the population of Mufulira?

Mufulira has a population of 169,136 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 647.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mufulira?

Mufulira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.

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