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Mwense, Zambia

Luapula Province · Zambia

Mwense is a small town in Luapula Province, Zambia with a population of 4,378. Elevation: 3,146 ft (959 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

4,378 Population 4/sq mi density
3,146 ft Elevation 959 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mwense

Mwense

Mwense District is a district of Zambia, located in Luapula Province. The capital lies at Mwense. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 122,605 people. It consists of two constituencies, namely Mwense and Mambilima.

People

Population4,378
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Population4,378
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Coordinates-10.3845°, 28.6980°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceLuapula Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,220 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mwense

Mwense is a small town in Zambia (Luapula Province) with a population of 4,378. The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet (959 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Mwense has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Zambia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Area1,167.3 sq mi (3,023.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-10.3845°N, 28.6980°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.84"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 77 km
Feb 6, 2006 57 km W of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.9 58 km
Jun 14, 2012 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.7 141 km
Jul 25, 2020 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.6 108 km
Jun 4, 2018 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia M4.5 136 km
Aug 17, 1999 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 115 km
Sep 14, 2022 109 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.4 121 km
Mar 28, 1998 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.4 97 km
Aug 11, 1999 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 108 km
Mar 9, 2004 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia M4.2 71 km
May 22, 2006 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.2 118 km
Jul 30, 1995 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.1 85 km
Jul 1, 2011 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia M4.0 96 km
Oct 30, 2003 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 8.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest

Mwense has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mwense

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mwense High School
Nsakaluba Day School
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Radio Stations near Mwense

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Mwense

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ChaCha's Restaurant

Clinics in Mwense

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kankomba Health Post
Kashiba Rural Health Centre
Loto Health Post

Gas Stations in Mwense

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station
ZM #556215937

Banks in Mwense

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAVMONT Bank
NatSAVE

Airports Near Mwense

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasenga AirportKECSmall Airport
Kashobwe AirportSmall Airport
Kawambwa AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mwense

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mwense Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mwense

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Catholic Church
CMML Brethren Church
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Pentecostal Assemblies of God - Agape Tabernacle
SDA Church
UCZ Church

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
959 m (3,146 ft)

🇿🇲 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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What is the population of Mwense?

Mwense has a population of 4,378 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,167.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mwense?

Mwense has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches.

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