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District in Northern Province, Zambia
Mpulungu District
District
District location in ZambiaDistrict location in Zambia
Country Zambia
ProvinceNorthern Province
CapitalMpulungu
Area
 • Total10,074.1 km (3,889.6 sq mi)
Population
 • Total153,564
 • Density15/km (39/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Mpulungu District is a district of Zambia, located in Northern Province. The capital lies at Mpulungu. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 153,564 people.

Climate

Mpulungu's altitude ranges from 800 to 1,250 meters above sea level, with some areas, such as the Iyendwe Valley, sitting at lower elevations. The district experiences warm temperatures, with averages ranging between 24°C and 34°C. The hottest period occurs between October and December, when temperatures can reach 29°C. Cooler temperatures are recorded from June to July, with minimum temperatures dropping to 20°C. 4

Mpulungu falls within the agro-ecological zone that receives annual rainfall ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 mm, and its climate is classified as tropical. The district has distinct seasons: cool and dry from May to July, dry and hot from August to October, and wet and hot from November to April.

References

  1. 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report (PDF)
  2. "Mpulungu District - Northern Provincial Administration". Archived from the original on 2 March 2024.
Districts of Zambia
Central Province
Copperbelt Province
Eastern Province
Luapula Province
Lusaka Province
Muchinga Province
Northern Province
North-Western Province
Southern Province
Western Province

8°57′S 30°47′E / 8.950°S 30.783°E / -8.950; 30.783


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