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Namwala, Zambia
Southern Province · Zambia
Namwala is a small city in Southern Province, Zambia with a population of 15,614. Elevation: 3,278 ft (999 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Namwala
Namwala is a town and the seat of Namwala District in Southern Province of Zambia. It is on the M11 road. Namwala town has a population of over 5,000 people. It lies on the southern bank of the Kafue River at 996 metres above sea level. It houses the administrative offices of Namwala District and is the principal town of the Ila people who inhabit the district.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,614 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,278 ft (999 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.7504°, 26.4384° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Southern Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (794 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Namwala
Namwala is a small city in Zambia (Southern Province) with a population of 15,614. The city sits at an elevation of 3,278 feet (999 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Namwala
Namwala has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.1°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 752 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,278 ft (999 m) |
| Area | 2,014.5 sq mi (5,217.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7504°N, 26.4384°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
Namwala has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Namwala
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namwala | — | — | — | — |
| Lubanda Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Baanga | — | — | — | — |
| Ngabo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Namwala
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot FM 87.7 | african music, zambian music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7FM | — | AAC |
Clinics in Namwala
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Namwala
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Namwala
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Namwala
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chunga Airstrip | CGX | Small Airport |
| Macha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mumbwa | — | Small Airport |
| Namwala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngoma Airport | ZGM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Namwala?
Namwala has a population of 15,614 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 2,014.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Namwala?
Namwala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.