Serenje, Zambia

Central Province · Zambia

Serenje is a small city in Central Province, Zambia with a population of 17,754. Elevation: 4,672 ft (1,424 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

17,754 Population
4,672 ft Elevation 1,424 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Serenje

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

Population17,754

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Population17,754
Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Coordinates-13.2325°, 30.2352°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceCentral Province
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Serenje

Serenje is a small city in Zambia (Central Province) with a population of 17,754. 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 28° 413.4
Feb 21°C / 70°F 15.7° / 28.3° 304.3
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.9° 184.1
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 11.5° / 27.1° 50.3
May 16.6°C / 62°F 7.8° / 26.1° 1.8
Jun 15°C / 59°F 6.4° / 25° 68.7
Jul 14.9°C / 59°F 6.4° / 25.6° 1.0
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 30.1° 0.4
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 9.6° / 33.5° 0.3
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 13.2° / 35.8° 19.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 15.8° / 35.2° 152.8
Dec 22.3°C / 72°F 15.5° / 30.9° 287.2
Serenje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Zambia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Coordinates13.2325°S, 30.2352°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 21, 2012.

Jul 31, 2006 53 km SSW of Serenje, Zambia M4.5 54 km
Sep 21, 2012 62 km S of Mkushi, Zambia M4.4 134 km
Dec 16, 1999 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia M4.4 143 km
Oct 2, 1999 51 km SE of Mkushi, Zambia M4.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Colleges & Universities in Serenje

Institution Type Founded Website
Malcolm Moffat College of Education College - ,

Schools in Serenje

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Serenje

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Serenje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Hotels in Serenje

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mogan Guesthouse

Restaurants in Serenje

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mapontela's

Clinics in Serenje

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabamba Rural Health Center
Lumpampa Health Post
Serenje Urban Clinic

Veterinaries in Serenje

7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

chlilabombwe compound
kamwala compound
low density
siga siga
town
town centre
zambia compound

Train Stations in Serenje

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Serenje

Bus Stations in Serenje

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZM #6914440585

Gas Stations in Serenje

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meru
TotalEnergies
ZM #379924090
ZM #971497740

Banks in Serenje

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finance bank

Airports Near Serenje

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fiwila Airport-Small Airport
Kawa Airport-Small Airport
Serenje Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Serenje

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Serenje Post Office

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Serenje

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Serenje.

Name Description
Chipota Falls
Kundalila Falls Height: 80
Mabilima Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,424 m (4,672 ft)
Website
serenjecouncil.gov.zm/

🇿🇲 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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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. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.

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