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Senanga, Zambia

Western Province · Zambia

Senanga is a small city in Western Province, Zambia with a population of 20,878. Elevation: 3,284 ft (1,001 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

20,878 Population 8/sq mi density
3,284 ft Elevation 1,001 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Senanga

Senanga

Senanga is the capital of the Senanga District, which is located in the Western Province of Zambia. The town is situated on the eastern bank of the Zambezi River, at the southern end of the Barotse Floodplain. It lies on the main road running parallel to the river from Livingstone and Sesheke to Mongu. Recently the Kaunga Lyeti Bridge was completed to cross the Kaunga Lyeti River near the junction to Sioma, traveling from Sesheke and Katima Mulilo. On top of the bridgework, recent road projects have improved travel conditions and inspired economic confidence and growth.

People

Population20,878
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation3,284 ft (1,001 m)
Population20,878
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation3,284 ft (1,001 m)
Coordinates-16.1167°, 23.2667°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (775 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Senanga

Senanga is a small city in Zambia (Western Province) with a population of 20,878. The city sits at an elevation of 3,284 feet (1,001 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Senanga

Senanga has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.5°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 32.9° 241.7
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 17° / 34.3° 129.3
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 17.1° / 34° 124.2
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 13.6° / 33.3° 26.8
May 21.3°C / 70°F 9.6° / 32° 1.2
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 8.1° / 30.9° 0.1
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 6.9° / 31.2° 0.1
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 9.3° / 35.7° 0.1
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 12.9° / 39° 0.2
Oct 29.5°C / 85°F 17.1° / 41° 11.5
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 19.8° / 40.3° 92.1
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 18.8° / 38.6° 152.6
Senanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,284 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Zambia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,284 ft (1,001 m)
Area2,597.8 sq mi (6,728.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1167°N, 23.2667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 6.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in

Senanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Senanga

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Senanga boarding school
Matauka Secondary School
Senanga School of Nursing
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Hotels in Senanga

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Senanga Safari Lodge

Clinics in Senanga

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eye Clinic
Silowana Rural Health Centre

Gas Stations in Senanga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZM #5515625955

Airports Near Senanga

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Senanga AirportSXGSmall Airport
Sioma AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,001 m (3,284 ft)
Website
senangacouncil.gov.zm/
Twinned With
Kelowna

🇿🇲 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 Senanga

What is the population of Senanga?

Senanga has a population of 20,878 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 2,597.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Senanga?

Senanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

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