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Serenje, Zambia
Central Province · Zambia
Serenje is a mid-size city in Central Province, Zambia with a population of 30,217. Elevation: 4,672 ft (1,424 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Serenje
Serenje is a town in Serenje District, Central Province, Zambia, lying just off the Great North Road and TAZARA Railway. Serenje has a railway station on the TAZARA railway. Serenje is approximately 197 km from Kapiri Mposhi on the Great North Road. The Mulembo Falls lie near the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,217 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,672 ft (1,424 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.2325°, 30.2352° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Central Province |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4 inches (1,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Serenje
Serenje is a mid-size city in Zambia (Central Province) with a population of 30,217. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet (1,424 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Serenje
Serenje has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Nov (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1483 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,672 ft (1,424 m) |
| Area | 5,707.3 sq mi (14,781.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2325°N, 30.2352°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in |
Serenje has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Serenje
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Moffat College of Education | College | - | , |
Schools in Serenje
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenje Boma Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rock View Christian Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Mbaswa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary'S Pre School | - | - | - | - |
| Maipalile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nganswa School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Serenje
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Serenje
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market |
Hotels in Serenje
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Serenje
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Serenje
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Serenje
7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Serenje
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Serenje
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Serenje
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Serenje
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Serenje
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fiwila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Serenje Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Serenje
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Serenje Post Office |
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What is the population of Serenje?
Serenje has a population of 30,217 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 5,707.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Serenje?
Serenje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.