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Mwansabombwe, Zambia

Luapula Province · Zambia

Mwansabombwe is a small city in Luapula Province, Zambia with a population of 16,077. Elevation: 3,173 ft (967 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

16,077 Population 31/sq mi density
3,173 ft Elevation 967 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mwansabombwe

Mwansabombwe

Mwansabombwe District is a district of Luapula Province, Zambia. The seat of the district is Mwansabombwe. It was separated from Kawambwa District in 2012. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 58,919 people.

People

Population16,077
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Population16,077
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Coordinates-9.8220°, 28.7604°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceLuapula Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mwansabombwe

Mwansabombwe is a small city in Zambia (Luapula Province) with a population of 16,077. The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet (967 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Mwansabombwe

Mwansabombwe has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (27.4°C), the coldest is Jun (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1525 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 17.6° / 28.5° 308.3
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 18.1° / 28.8° 258.5
Mar 23°C / 73°F 17.7° / 28.9° 285.8
Apr 22.3°C / 72°F 15.2° / 28.4° 101.3
May 20.3°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.1° 5.8
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 10.4° / 28.2° 2.0
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 10.1° / 30° 1.2
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 11.9° / 33.9° 0.8
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 14.7° / 36.7° 2.9
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 18.3° / 37.8° 52.6
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 18.1° / 36.1° 235.8
Dec 23.6°C / 75°F 18.6° / 31° 270.3
Mwansabombwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Zambia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Area513.4 sq mi (1,329.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8220°N, 28.7604°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 14, 2022.

Aug 19, 2015 39 km SSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M5.1 19 km
Feb 6, 2006 57 km W of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.9 23 km
Jun 14, 2012 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.7 93 km
Jul 25, 2020 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.6 53 km
Nov 27, 1999 117 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.6 135 km
Nov 7, 2013 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 116 km
Feb 4, 1997 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.5 118 km
Sep 14, 2022 109 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.4 104 km
Mar 28, 1998 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.4 34 km
Mar 9, 2004 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia M4.2 134 km
May 22, 2006 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.2 60 km
Jul 30, 1995 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.1 34 km
Jul 1, 2011 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.0 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
November 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest

Mwansabombwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mwansabombwe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mabel Shaw Girls Secondary School
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Clinics in Mwansabombwe

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chipita Health Post
Kabalenge Rural Health Centre
Katotoma Health Post
Kazembe Rural Health Centre
Mukamba Rural Health Centre
Pembe Health Post
Toka Toka Health Post

Airports Near Mwansabombwe

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasenga AirportKECSmall Airport
Kashikishi AirportSmall Airport
Kashobwe AirportSmall Airport
Kawambwa AirportSmall Airport
Kilwa AirportKILSmall Airport

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 Mwansabombwe

What is the population of Mwansabombwe?

Mwansabombwe has a population of 16,077 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 513.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mwansabombwe?

Mwansabombwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches.

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