# Luapula Province, Zambia – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/ Province · Zambia # Luapula Province Luapula Province is a province of Zambia. It had an estimated **1,243,727 people** in 2020 on 49,758 km² (about 25 per km²). Its main town is Mansa. It is divided into 12 districts. 471 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 120 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,243,727people (2020) - 49,758km² - 12districts - 120mapped services ## How many people live in Luapula Province? Luapula Province had an estimated **1,243,727 people** in 2020 — 7.1% of Zambia, 7th of 10 provinces. There are 1,006 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Zambia figure of 1,002). Spread over 49,758 km², that is about **25 people per km²**, 4th of 10 provinces. 48.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 17 across Zambia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 102 children and older people. 0–4 ****235,994** 5–9 ****200,495** 10–14 ****164,082** 15–19 ****126,569** 20–24 ****99,779** 25–29 ****84,918** 30–34 ****71,124** 35–39 ****61,440** 40–44 ****55,744** 45–49 ****41,404** 50–54 ****31,079** 55–59 ****23,220** 60–64 ****18,676** 65–69 ****12,097** 70–74 ****8,825** 75+ ****5,039** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, Creative Commons Attribution International (CC BY))](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zmb). ## Where is Luapula Province? Luapula Province lies in [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Muchinga Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/) and [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/). By area it is the 8th largest of 10 provinces in Zambia. It covers 6.6% of [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). The centre of Luapula Province is about 561 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. The centre point is at 10.4193° S, 29.0480° 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 Luapula Province OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Luapula Province: 6 waterfalls; 2 nature reserves. - Lumangwe Falls · waterfall - Mambatuta falls · waterfall - Mambilima falls · waterfall - Mumbuluma Falls · waterfall - Musonda Falls · waterfall - Ntumbachushi Falls · waterfall - Bangweulu Swamps · nature reserve - Lusenga Plain National Park · nature reserve 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: Luapula Province - 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 - Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) · Lubumbashi211 km - Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) · Ndola289 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:49). Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight Jan 05:52 18:32 12.7 h Feb 06:04 18:31 12.4 h Mar 06:08 18:18 12.2 h Apr 06:07 18:00 11.9 h May 06:10 17:49 11.6 h Jun 06:18 17:49 11.5 h Jul 06:22 17:56 11.6 h Aug 06:15 18:01 11.8 h Sep 05:58 18:00 12.0 h Oct 05:39 17:58 12.3 h Nov 05:31 18:06 12.6 h Dec 05:37 18:20 12.7 h 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. ## Districts of Luapula Province District Area km² Constituencies Services [Chembe District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/chembe/) 2,160 1 1 [Chienge District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/chienge/) 3,791 1 3 [Chifunabuli District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/chifunabuli/) 3,059 1 4 [Chipili District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/chipili/) 4,218 1 1 [Kawambwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/kawambwa/) 8,000 2 27 [Lunga District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/lunga/) 3,798 1 2 [Mansa District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/mansa/) 7,673 2 44 [Milenge District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/milenge/) 6,063 1 1 [Mwansabombwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/mwansabombwe/) 1,214 1 4 [Mwense District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/mwense/) 2,407 2 17 [Nchelenge District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/nchelenge/) 4,091 1 6 [Samfya District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/luapula/samfya/) 3,285 1 10 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/). ## Largest towns in Luapula Province - Mansa170,965 - Nchelenge77,746 - Samfya51,309 - Kawambwa31,161 - Mwansabombwe16,077 - Chiengi15,165 - Kataba14,000 - Lubwe12,643 - Mununga9,135 - Mwense4,378 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Luapula Province Named natural and historic features inside Luapula Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 658 rivers and streams; 27 lakes; 5 waterfalls; 1 reservoir or tank. - Akatoba - Babemba - Balambala - Balomba - Bayinga - Benson Channel - Bomba - Bube - Bukali Lagoon - Bukanda - Bukololo - Bulembe - Bumpekete - Bupambo - Butete - Butimbwe - Bwalala - Bwali - Bwema - Chabala - Chafi - Chalali - Chalenda - Chalwe …and 667 more. ### Coast and islands 19 islands; 9 headlands. - Chafye Island - Chibanse Point - Chimembe - Chindo Island - Chisenga Island - Chishi Island - Ifungi Lya Mwense - Isokwe Island - Isunga Point - Itulo Island - Kabulu Island - Kabwe Point - Kalama Island - Kapundu Island - Kawana Point - Kawena - Kela - Kilwa Island - Lunchinda - Mandwe - Matongo Island - Mbabala Island - Mutwamina Island - Ncheta Island …and 4 more. ### Hills and mountains 30 hills; 6 mountains. - Kilombwa · 1,512 m - Kanonje · 1,409 m - Moni Hill · 1,368 m - Kamalongu · 1,360 m - Mulobola Hill · 1,342 m - Tambamwelu · 1,327 m - Fundwa Hill · 1,320 m - Chankalamo · 1,317 m - Chankalamo · 1,313 m - Chisumbula Hill · 1,290 m - Mutenda Hill · 1,290 m - Chaiteka Hill · 1,246 m - Kawale · 1,244 m - Chisoka Hill · 1,239 m - Lyemo · 1,238 m - Katumwe · 1,225 m - Tandashi · 1,211 m - Pompo · 1,189 m - Kulongwe Hill · 1,181 m - Chimimbi · 1,169 m - Chumbwe · 1,169 m - Mayamfungo · 1,169 m - Munga · 1,168 m - Mpanta Point · 1,166 m …and 12 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 park. - Lumpasa Forest - Lusenga Plain National Park ### History 6 ancient sites. - Kantala Stream - Kashiba - Lubunda Village - Masanta Village - Munwa Stream - Nsombo ### Getting around 4 airfields; 1 airport. - East Eight - East One - East Seven - Kawambwa - Mansa Airport 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 Luapula Province and the best time to visit In Luapula Province, the warmest month is Oct (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,131 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (276 mm) and the driest Jul (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 249 Feb 22 176 Mar 22 171 Apr 22 66 May 21 5 Jun 19 1 Jul 19 1 Aug 22 1 Sep 26 2 Oct 27 31 Nov 25 152 Dec 23 276 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Luapula Province Places mapped inside Luapula Province in open map data, by type. - Hospitals34 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels20 - Schools42 - Colleges and universities6 - Restaurants5 - Police stations5 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 Luapula Province?In Zambia - What is the population of Luapula Province?1,243,727 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Luapula Province?About 16 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Luapula Province?About 25 people per km² - What borders Luapula Province?Muchinga Province and Northern Province - What is there to see in Luapula Province?Bangweulu Swamps, Lumangwe Falls, Lusenga Plain National Park, Mambatuta falls - What time zone is Luapula Province in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Luapula Province?Kwacha (ZMW) - What language is spoken in Luapula Province?English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Luapula Province?Mansa - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Luapula Province?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Luapula Province?Kilombwa (1,512 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Luapula Province?April to October - How many hospitals are in Luapula Province?34 mapped - How many banks are in Luapula Province?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Luapula Province?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Luapula Province?ZM104 (OCHA common operational dataset)