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Ndola, Zambia
Copperbelt · Zambia
Ndola is a major city in Copperbelt, Zambia with a population of 627,503. Elevation: 4,288 ft (1,307 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ndola
Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia in terms of size and population, with a population of 627,503, after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development after Lusaka. It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia's copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province. It lies just 10 kilometres (6.2Â mi) from the border with DR Congo. It is also home to Zambia's first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
People
Climate
| Population | 627,503 |
| Population Density | 2,022 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.9587°, 28.6366° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Copperbelt |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ndola
Ndola is a major city in Zambia (Copperbelt) with a population of 627,503. The city sits at an elevation of 4,288 feet (1,307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Ndola
Ndola has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.7°C), the coldest is Jun (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1210 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Area | 310.4 sq mi (803.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9587°N, 28.6366°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 11.2 in |
Ndola has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ndola
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperbelt University school of Madicine (Michael Chilufya Sata school of Madicine) | University | - | , |
| Evangelical University | College | - | , |
| Kaniki Bible University College | College | - | Visit → |
| Northrise University | University | - | Visit → |
| Technical and Vocational Teachers college (TVTC) | College | - | , |
| Zambia University College Of Technology | College | - | , |
Schools in Ndola
65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwabombeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndola Trust School | - | - | - | - |
| Kansenshi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasenshi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dominican Convent School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intulo School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawama Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chawama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chifubu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Angelus Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubuto Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canadian International School | - | - | - | - |
| Peoples Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Malasha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kansenshi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsansa School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkwazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simon Mwansa Kapwempe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Milemu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dzikomo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simba International School | - | - | - | - |
| Iqra Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabushi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chifubu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Temweni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Bonaventure Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fibobe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawilo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamodzi Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Twikatane Ndola Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Chifubu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malasha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peoples Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Canadian International School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubuto Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Angelus Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwabombeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chawama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawama Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intulo School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dominican Convent School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasenshi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kansenshi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndola Trust School | - | - | - | - |
| Kansenshi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkwazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simon Mwansa Kapwempe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Milemu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dzikomo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simba International School | - | - | - | - |
| Iqra Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabushi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chifubu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Temweni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Bonaventure Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fibobe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawilo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamodzi Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Twikatane Ndola Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ndola
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Fm Zambia | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ndola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperbelt museum |
Libraries in Ndola
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola Public Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Ndola Public Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Twikatane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Twikatane Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ndola
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifubu Market | |||||
| Kamirenda Market | |||||
| Main Masala Market |
Hotels in Ndola
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ndola
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ndola
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ndola
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ndola
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ndola
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ndola
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ndola
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ndola
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ndola
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ndola
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ndola
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | Large Airport |
| Kasompe Airport | CGJ | Medium Airport |
| Peter Zuze Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Southdowns Airport | KIW | Medium Airport |
| Cedrics Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luanshya Zambia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mkushi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mufulira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siame Gardens Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ndola
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ndola Rehabilitation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ndola
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Church | |
| Apostolic Church | |
| Devince Mercy Catholic Church | |
| Devince Mercy Catholic Church | |
| Elim Pentecostal Church | |
| Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall | |
| Lubuto Baptist Church | |
| Lubuto Baptist Church | |
| Ndola Baptist Church | |
| Ndola Baptist Church | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| Peoples Christian Church | |
| Peoples Christian Church | |
| Radha Krishna Mandir | |
| St. Anthonys Parish | |
| St. Anthonys Parish | |
| Tertius Epistles | |
| Tertius Epistles | |
| The United Church of Zambia St. Andrews Congregation |
Quick Facts
Around Ndola
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇿🇲 About Zambia
Frequently Asked Questions About Ndola
What is the population of Ndola?
Ndola has a population of 627,503 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 2,022 people per square mile, spread across 310.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ndola?
Ndola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.