# Mupamadzi Ward Ward, Mfuwe Constituency, Lavushimanda District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/lavushimanda/mfuwe/mupamadzi/ Ward · Mfuwe Constituency # Mupamadzi Ward Mupamadzi Ward is a ward of Zambia in Mfuwe Constituency, Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province. It covers **5,068.9 km²**. 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 5,069km² - 19mapped services - 1,505 mtypical elevation ## Where is Mupamadzi Ward? Mupamadzi Ward lies in [Mfuwe Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/lavushimanda/mfuwe/), [Lavushimanda District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/lavushimanda/), [Muchinga Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/), [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). It borders 10 other wards: [Chifungwe Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/mpika/mpika/chifungwe/), [Chikanda Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/lavushimanda/mfuwe/chikanda/), [Kakumbi Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/eastern/mambwe/malambo/kakumbi/), [Lusangazi Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/eastern/lusangazi/msanzala/lusangazi/), [Lushibashi Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/serenje/muchinga/lushibashi/), [Malama Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/eastern/mambwe/malambo/malama/), [Mutinondo Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/lavushimanda/mfuwe/mutinondo/), [Nakatambo Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/chitambo/chitambo/nakatambo/), [Nsefu Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/eastern/mambwe/malambo/nsefu/) and [Serenje Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/serenje/muchinga/serenje/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 1,853 wards in Zambia. It covers 35.8% of [Mfuwe Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/muchinga/lavushimanda/mfuwe/). The centre of Mupamadzi Ward is about 448 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. The centre point is at 13.0119° S, 31.6240° 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 Mupamadzi Ward OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Mupamadzi Ward: 4 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 memorial; 1 nature reserve. - South Luangwa National Park · nature reserve - Hippo Pool · viewpoint - Waterhole · viewpoint - Big Baobab · attraction - Evening break · attraction - Twin baobabs · attraction - Wellness Bush-Spa · attraction - Norman Carr's Memorial Site · memorial 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: Mupamadzi Ward - 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 - Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) · Mfuwe44 km - Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) · Lumbadzi249 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:34). 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. ## Villages and localities in Mupamadzi Ward Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Mupamadzi Ward. Settlements here lie between about 565 m and 1,578 m above sea level (median 1,505 m). - Chikumbi - Chimutanda - Chipola - Kamweno - Kapandashila - Matama - Mfuwe - Mpumba - Mukulubwe - Mulewa - Mupamadzi - Namalomba - Nayumba - Yoram 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 Mupamadzi Ward Named natural and historic features inside Mupamadzi Ward, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams. - Chiziwa - Chunga - Isaka - Kachabiko - Kafuba - Kafumbwa - Kakoma - Kangola - Kanshimba - Kapamba - Kasanse - Kashishi - Lowa - Lukalamasiwa - Lukula - Lukulu - Luwangu - Machitima - Membo - Milonga - Minambo - Muselela - Mushilashi - Mwambeshi …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 28 hills; 4 mountains. - Mabyulu · 1,727 m - Chitabilo · 1,710 m - Mushilwi · 1,689 m - Muso · 1,684 m - Lushimi · 1,654 m - Kabuluna · 1,647 m - Sansha · 1,628 m - Kasambawani · 1,620 m - Chisala · 1,609 m - Chilema · 1,600 m - Kasonsa · 1,599 m - Lusankulwa · 1,587 m - Kuluzi · 1,586 m - Nkwale Hill · 1,578 m - Kashilika · 1,563 m - Nkunga · 1,558 m - Chilwa · 1,556 m - Kutukulu · 1,550 m - Mwelu · 1,537 m - Chikashi · 1,504 m - Mangowe · 1,502 m - Chilomo · 1,501 m - Kavulumo · 1,491 m - Kanuma · 1,485 m …and 8 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve; 1 park. - South Luangwa National Park - South Luangwa National Park ### History 2 ancient sites. - Lukulu River - Muso Hill Cave 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 Mupamadzi Ward and the best time to visit Using the climate of Lavushimanda District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jun (16 °C). About 1,096 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (260 mm) and the driest Aug (2 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 21 260 Feb 21 218 Mar 20 177 Apr 19 58 May 17 7 Jun 16 2 Jul 16 2 Aug 19 2 Sep 22 3 Oct 25 17 Nov 24 96 Dec 22 255 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mupamadzi Ward Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kakumbi Rural Health Clinic · Kakumbi 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.11110&mlon=31.80708#map=17/-13.11110/31.80708) Petrol pump Oasis · Kakumbi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.11115&mlon=31.79834#map=17/-13.11115/31.79834) Hotel Nkozi Camp · Mupamadzi 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.97694&mlon=31.74973#map=17/-12.97694/31.74973) School Mfuwe Day Secondary School · Kakumbi 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.12248&mlon=31.81702#map=17/-13.12248/31.81702) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mupamadzi Ward Places mapped inside Mupamadzi Ward in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Hotels10 - Schools8 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. ## Other wards in Mfuwe Constituency - Chikanda - Lukulu - Lulimala - Lupembashi - Mutinondo ## Quick answers - Where is Mupamadzi Ward?In Mfuwe Constituency, Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province, Zambia - What borders Mupamadzi Ward?Chifungwe Ward, Chikanda Ward, Kakumbi Ward, Lusangazi Ward, Lushibashi Ward, Malama Ward, Mutinondo Ward, Nakatambo Ward, Nsefu Ward and Serenje Ward - What is there to see in Mupamadzi Ward?Big Baobab, Evening break, Hippo Pool, Norman Carr's Memorial Site - What time zone is Mupamadzi Ward in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mupamadzi Ward?Kwacha (ZMW) - What language is spoken in Mupamadzi Ward?English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mupamadzi Ward?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mupamadzi Ward?Settlements lie between 565 m and 1,578 m - What is the highest point in Mupamadzi Ward?Mabyulu (1,727 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mupamadzi Ward?April to November - Where is the nearest hospital to Mupamadzi Ward?Kakumbi Rural Health Clinic, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mupamadzi Ward?Oasis, about 22 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Mupamadzi Ward?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mupamadzi Ward?ZM106009091005 (OCHA common operational dataset)