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Sinda, Zambia

Eastern Province · Zambia

Sinda is a small city in Eastern Province, Zambia with a population of 18,716. Elevation: 3,606 ft (1,099 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

18,716 Population 17/sq mi density
3,606 ft Elevation 1,099 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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People

Population18,716
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Population18,716
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Coordinates-14.2100°, 31.7629°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sinda

Sinda is a small city in Zambia (Eastern Province) with a population of 18,716. The city sits at an elevation of 3,606 feet (1,099 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Sinda

Sinda has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.5°C), the coldest is Jun (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1024 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 29.5° 311.2
Feb 23°C / 73°F 16.8° / 30.2° 271.7
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 15.7° / 29.4° 102.7
Apr 21.4°C / 70°F 13.5° / 29.3° 47.1
May 19.2°C / 67°F 10.5° / 29° 1.1
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 9.4° / 28.7° 42.8
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 9.3° / 29.2° 0.9
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 10.6° / 33.1° 0.6
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 12.3° / 36.3° 0.3
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 15.6° / 39.2° 22.9
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 18° / 38.9° 54.1
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 18.2° / 35.4° 168.7
Sinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,606 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Zambia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Area1,092.2 sq mi (2,828.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2100°N, 31.7629°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 5, 2020.

Nov 12, 1995 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.8 44 km
Jun 5, 2020 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.5 47 km
Oct 2, 2013 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia M4.5 73 km
Dec 16, 1999 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia M4.4 63 km
Jun 22, 2016 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia M4.4 104 km
Sep 5, 1991 87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia M3.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
November 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in

Sinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sinda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sinda Day Secondary School
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Restaurants in Sinda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sinda Food Centre

Clinics in Sinda

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chafulu Rural Health Centre
Chimtengo Health Post
Chindeza Rural Health Centre
Chiwuyu Rural Health Centre
Katema Health Post
Mthunya Rural Health Centre
Nyamutuma Health Post
Seya Health Post
Sinda Rural Health Centre

Gas Stations in Sinda

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oasis
UNO Sinda Filling Station

Airports Near Sinda

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Katete AirportSmall Airport
Petauke AirportSmall Airport

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinda

What is the population of Sinda?

Sinda has a population of 18,716 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,092.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinda?

Sinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

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