Zambezi, Zambia

North-Western · Zambia

Zambezi is a small city in North-Western, Zambia with a population of 10,299. Elevation: 3,540 ft (1,079 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

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

10,299 Population
3,540 ft Elevation 1,079 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Zambezi

Zambezi

The Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. Its drainage basin covers 1,390,000 km2 (540,000 mi2), slightly less than half of the Nile's. The 2,574 km (1,599 mi) river rises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the north-eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls. Its other falls include Chavuma Falls and Ngonye Falls.

People

Population10,299

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Population10,299
Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Coordinates-13.5432°, 23.1047°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceNorth-Western
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zambezi

Zambezi is a small city in Zambia (North-Western) with a population of 10,299. The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet (1,079 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Zambezi

Zambezi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 222.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 176.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 160.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 2.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 152.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 201.4
Zambezi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Zambia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Coordinates13.5432°S, 23.1047°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 21, 2014.

Jan 24, 1991 46 km NNE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.9 47 km
Apr 21, 2014 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.6 51 km
Feb 29, 2012 22 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M4.1 122 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M3.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in

Zambezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Zambezi

Institution Type Founded Website
Zambezi district school of nursing and midwifery College - ,

Schools in Zambezi

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zambezi Primary school - - - -
Kamakala primary school - - - -
Zambezi Day secondary school - - - -
Lwapungwa primary school - - - -
Zambezi Boarding Secondary School - - - -
Mapachia Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zambezi

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Zambezi

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Poor mans Restaurant

Clinics in Zambezi

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chilenga Rural Health Clinic
Kamakala Health post
Kasesi Health Post
Mize Health Facility
Mize mini hospital
Zambezi Hospital Affiliated health Centre

Bus Stations in Zambezi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZM #684798844

Gas Stations in Zambezi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZM #10137277481

Banks in Zambezi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NATSAVE zambezi

Airports Near Zambezi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chavuma Airport-Small Airport
Chitokoloki Airport-Small Airport
Nhamuana Airport-Small Airport
Zambezi AirportBBZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zambezi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Zambezi Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,079 m (3,540 ft)
Website
zambezicouncil.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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Zambezi has a population of 10,299 residents and is located in Zambia..

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Zambezi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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