# Nangoma Constituency, Mumbwa District – Wards, Villages & Map

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Constituency · Mumbwa District 

# Nangoma Constituency

Nangoma Constituency is a constituency of Zambia in Mumbwa District, Central Province. It covers **3,327.2 km²**. It is divided into 9 wards. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,327km²
- 9wards
- 40mapped services

## Where is Nangoma Constituency?

Nangoma Constituency lies in [Mumbwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/), [Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/), [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Bweengwa Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/monze/bweengwa/), [Itezhi-Tezhi Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/itezhi-tezhi/itezhi-tezhi/), [Keembe Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/chibombo/keembe/), [Magoye Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/mazabuka/magoye/), [Mumbwa Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/mumbwa/) and [Mwembezhi Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/shibuyunji/mwembezhi/). By area it is the 87th largest of 156 constituencies in Zambia. It covers 16.8% of [Mumbwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/). The centre of Nangoma Constituency is about 106 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. The centre point is at 15.3147° S, 27.3042° E.

Source: [Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) Zambia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zmb).

## Things to see in and around Nangoma Constituency

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Nangoma Constituency: 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve.

- Blue Lagoon National Park · nature reserve
- Birdwatching Hide · viewpoint

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Nangoma Constituency

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Lusaka
- CurrencyKwacha (ZMW)
- Country calling code+260
- LanguagesEnglish, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja
- Plug typesType C, G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) · Lusaka123 km
- Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba216 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:34, sunset around 17:47).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Wards of Nangoma Constituency

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Chisalu Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/chisalu/) 462 5 12 

[Choma Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/choma/) 125 4 1 

[Keezwa Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/keezwa/) 438 6 1 

[Matala Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/matala/) 305 2 5 

[Myooye Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/myooye/) 109 2 3 

[Nakasaka Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/nakasaka/) 365 3 8 

[Nalubanda Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/nalubanda/) 824 12 2 

[Nangoma Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/nangoma/) 345 1 6 

[Shichanzu Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/mumbwa/nangoma/shichanzu/) 355 2 2 

Source: [Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) Zambia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zmb); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Nangoma Constituency

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Nangoma Constituency. Settlements here lie between about 980 m and 1,231 m above sea level (median 1,018 m).

- Chaba
- Chepaleza
- Chimena
- Chipata
- Kapanda
- Kasalu
- Kasula
- Keeswa
- Matala
- Matebe
- Mkanandu
- Mkubu
- Mpondo
- Muchabe
- Muchabi
- Mukubu
- Mukwamba
- Mukwenda
- Mukwerafungwe
- Muswelwa
- Mutanya
- Mwemba
- Myooye
- Nabulwe
- Namabezhi
- Namukombo
- Nangoma
- Nyimba
- Nzavu
- Nzovu
- Seluka
- Shakumbila
- Shamafumba
- Shambosi
- Shimongela
- Sichanzu

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Nangoma Constituency

Named natural and historic features inside Nangoma Constituency, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

17 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Chibuluma
- Chiwawa
- Chulwe
- Fungu
- Kalulu
- Kankolwe
- Katete
- Kayuni
- Lesa
- Magoti
- Maruni
- Matala
- Nabutifa
- Nabuyuni
- Namakuni
- Nambwa
- Nampongwe
- Vungu

### Hills and mountains

15 hills.

- Luiri · 1,307 m
- Fumbo · 1,178 m
- Chibense · 1,152 m
- Chinsi · 1,023 m
- Kamwala · 1,007 m
- Choma · 1,004 m
- Kasunka · 1,002 m
- Naleza · 1,001 m
- Chikumbi · 997 m
- Kapande · 996 m
- Chitombola · 995 m
- Namantombwa · 990 m
- Kabowa · 983 m
- Manensha · 981 m
- Menensha · 981 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve; 1 park.

- Blue Lagoon National Park
- Nambala Protected Forest Area

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Blue Lagoon
- Faith

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Nangoma Constituency and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mumbwa District, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 865 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (222 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 213 

Feb 23 171 

Mar 23 123 

Apr 22 26 

May 20 2 

Jun 18 1 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 28 13 

Nov 26 93 

Dec 24 222 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nangoma Constituency

Places mapped inside Nangoma Constituency in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools35
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Nangoma Constituency?In Mumbwa District, Central Province, Zambia
- What borders Nangoma Constituency?Bweengwa Constituency, Itezhi-Tezhi Constituency, Keembe Constituency, Magoye Constituency, Mumbwa Constituency and Mwembezhi Constituency
- What is there to see in Nangoma Constituency?Birdwatching Hide, Blue Lagoon National Park
- What time zone is Nangoma Constituency in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nangoma Constituency?Kwacha (ZMW)
- What language is spoken in Nangoma Constituency?English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nangoma Constituency?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nangoma Constituency?Settlements lie between 980 m and 1,231 m
- What is the highest point in Nangoma Constituency?Luiri (1,307 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nangoma Constituency?April to November
- How many hospitals are in Nangoma Constituency?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nangoma Constituency?ZM101009012 (OCHA common operational dataset)
