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Palabana, Zambia

Lusaka Province · Zambia

Palabana is a small city in Lusaka Province, Zambia with a population of 19,769. Elevation: 4,022 ft (1,226 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

19,769 Population 18/sq mi density
4,022 ft Elevation 1,226 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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People

Population19,769
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Population19,769
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Coordinates-15.4462°, 28.5344°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceLusaka Province
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palabana

Palabana is a small city in Zambia (Lusaka Province) with a population of 19,769. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet (1,226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Palabana

Palabana has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.7°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 17.3° / 29.7° 253.4
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 16.9° / 30.8° 139.7
Mar 23°C / 73°F 15.6° / 31.2° 63.8
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 13.5° / 32.2° 33.8
May 20.2°C / 68°F 10.4° / 31.3° 2.2
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 8.8° / 30.3° 3.5
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 7.8° / 30.3° 1.0
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 9.5° / 34.8° 0.8
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 11.8° / 37.3° 4.1
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 15.4° / 39.3° 19.5
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 17.6° / 38.2° 86.7
Dec 25°C / 77°F 17.5° / 36.1° 234.8
Palabana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Zambia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Area1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4462°N, 28.5344°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 2, 2022.

Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 69 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 70 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 108 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 149 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 22 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in

Palabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Palabana

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Christian Voice MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palabana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lusaka National Museum
Lusaka National Museum

Libraries in Palabana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chilenje Library0.0
Chilenje Library0.0
Lubuto Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Palabana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauleni Market
Chainda market
Chawama Main
Chazanga Market
Chelstone Main Market
Chifundo Market
Chilenje Market
Chilulu Market
Chipalamba Market
Chipata Katambala Market
Chipata Market
David Kaunda Market
Gondwe Market
Helen Kaunda Market
Jack Public Market
Jack Public Market
Kabanana Market
Kabanana Market
Kabwata Market
Kabwata Site and Service Market
Kalikiliki Market
Kalingalinga Market
Kalundu Market
Kamanga Mulanga Market
Kamwala South Market
Katende
Kaunda Square Stage One Market
Kaunda Square Stage Two Market
Kazimai Market
Libala Stage 4A Market
Longacres Market
Longacres Market
Luburma Market
Madido Market
Malata Market
Mtendere East Market
Mtendere Main Market
Munyaule market
Munyaule market
Mwasauka Market
Northmead Market
Nyumba Yanga Market
Old Ngombe Market
Olympia Park Market
Sunday Crafts Market
UNZA Spar
UNZA Spar
Woodlands Market
Woodlands Market

Breweries in Palabana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Palabana

TeamLeagueDivision
Nationalist Stadium
Sunset Stadium

Airports Near Palabana

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kenneth Kaunda International AirportLUNLarge Airport
Lusaka City AirportMedium Airport
Balmoral AirportSmall Airport
Charangwe Lower Zambezi Safari Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Chilongolo AirportSmall Airport
Chirundu AirportSmall Airport
Chisamba AirportSmall Airport
Cisera AirportSmall Airport
Dandawa AirstripSmall Airport
Kafue AirportSmall Airport
Kamilonga AirportSmall Airport
Kamwe AirportSmall Airport
Kamwe West AirportSmall Airport
Karubwe AirportSmall Airport
Liteta AirportSmall Airport
Little Vundu Camp AirportSmall Airport
Majuaneti AirportSmall Airport
Mana West AirportSmall Airport
Mazabuka AirportSmall Airport
Nakambala AirportSmall Airport
Nega Nega AirportSmall Airport
OtagoSmall Airport
Sandwe AirportSmall Airport
Silver Rest AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palabana

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Advanced Diagnostic Centre
Camp Hospital
Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital
Harvest health medical center
Kamwala Clinic
L.J Eye Clinic
Lusaka Adventist Clinic
Lusaka clinic
Mtendere clinic
OMS Renal Care Centre
Our ladies Nrdc community health post
PHI Family Clinic
Phi Family Clinic
PHI Family clinic
UNZA Veterinary Clinic
UTH COVID Test Centre

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 Palabana

What is the population of Palabana?

Palabana has a population of 19,769 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 1,086.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palabana?

Palabana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

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