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Mununga, Zambia

Luapula Province · Zambia

Mununga is a small city in Luapula Province, Zambia with a population of 9,135. Elevation: 3,110 ft (948 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,135 Population 5/sq mi density
3,110 ft Elevation 948 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
45.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mununga

Mununga

Mununga is a settlement in Kenya's Central Province. An alternate name for this area is "Mununca".

People

Population9,135
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Population9,135
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Coordinates-9.0487°, 29.0427°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceLuapula Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation45.2 inches (1,149 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mununga

Mununga is a small city in Zambia (Luapula Province) with a population of 9,135. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet (948 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Mununga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Zambia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Area2,011.4 sq mi (5,209.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0487°N, 29.0427°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 25, 2020.

Feb 24, 2017 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.9 128 km
Apr 24, 1994 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia M5.1 149 km
Aug 19, 2015 39 km SSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M5.1 84 km
Feb 6, 2006 57 km W of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.9 107 km
Apr 24, 2019 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.7 115 km
Jun 14, 2012 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.7 99 km
Nov 7, 2013 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 26 km
Feb 27, 2017 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 112 km
Jul 25, 2020 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.6 77 km
Feb 4, 1997 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.5 48 km
Mar 28, 1998 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.4 57 km
Aug 26, 2019 35 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia M4.3 117 km
May 22, 2006 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.2 41 km
Feb 24, 2017 33 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.2 119 km
Feb 24, 2017 41 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.2 127 km
Jul 30, 1995 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.1 88 km
Mar 29, 2017 43 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.1 127 km
Jul 1, 2011 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.0 58 km
Aug 10, 2017 27 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.0 118 km
Mar 24, 2007 41 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M3.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
February 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 8.3 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in Wettest

Mununga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Mununga

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabole Rural Health Centre
Kalande Health Post
Kapako Health post
Kefulwa Health Post
Lukata Health Post
Sambula Rural Health Centre

Airports Near Mununga

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kashikishi Airport-Small Airport
Kashobwe Airport-Small Airport
Kawambwa Airport-Small Airport
Kilwa AirportKILSmall Airport
Pweto AirportPWOSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka

🇿🇲 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 Mununga

What is the population of Mununga?

Mununga has a population of 9,135 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,011.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mununga?

Mununga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches.

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