# Mbala Constituency, Mbala District – Wards, Villages & Map

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Constituency · Mbala District 

# Mbala Constituency

Mbala Constituency is a constituency of Zambia in Mbala District, Northern Province. It covers **3,345.7 km²**. It is divided into 9 wards. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,346km²
- 9wards
- 22mapped services

## Where is Mbala Constituency?

Mbala Constituency lies in [Mbala District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/), [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/), [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). It borders 2 other constituencies: [Mpulungu Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mpulungu/mpulungu/) and [Senga Hill Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/senga-hill/senga-hill/). By area it is the 85th largest of 156 constituencies in Zambia. The centre of Mbala Constituency is about 796 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. The centre point is at 8.9638° S, 31.4718° 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 Mbala Constituency

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Mbala Constituency: 1 memorial; 1 museum; 1 attraction; 1 viewpoint.

- Moto Moto Museum · museum
- Mbwilo · viewpoint
- Kalambo Falls · attraction
- Abercorn Memorial · 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: Mbala 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

- Kasama Airport (KAA) · Kasama144 km
- Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya198 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:29) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:42).

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 Mbala Constituency

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Intala Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/intala/) 186 9 0 

[Kalambo Falls Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/kalambo-falls/) 383 8 2 

[Kawimbe Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/kawimbe/) 207 25 2 

[Kazimolwa Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/kazimolwa/) 70 2 11 

[Lwandi Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/lwandi/) 536 37 4 

[Motomoto Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/motomoto/) 113 2 0 

[Mwamba Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/mwamba/) 222 20 0 

[Mwambezi Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/mwambezi/) 614 2 3 

[Nsunzu Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/northern/mbala/mbala/nsunzu/) 1,014 7 0 

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 Mbala Constituency

Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Mbala Constituency. The largest with a recorded population: Mbala (42,424). Settlements here lie between about 1,455 m and 1,875 m above sea level (median 1,600 m).

- Aron
- Assumani
- Benson
- Chalomba
- Chalumba
- Chambanenge
- Chianga
- Chikoti
- Chimula
- Chingambo
- Chipale
- Chipalo
- Chipanta
- Chipiya
- Chipundu
- Chisunga
- Chole
- Cisenga
- David
- Dominiko
- Efraim
- Eprule
- Fwambo
- Henry
- Itimbwe
- Jakalasi
- Jeremia
- Jeremiah Village
- Jim Malesu
- Kaka
- Kaka Village
- Kakoma
- Kakozya
- Kakungu
- Kalandanya
- Kalundi
- Kalungwisi
- Kamacholola
- Kapandila
- Kapepa
- Kasanga
- Kasesha
- Katundu
- Kawala
- Kawimbe
- Kawimbe Mission
- Kayiwa
- Kayowela
- Kazimolwa
- Kazimoto
- Kazinga
- Kazumba
- Kela
- Kotito
- Kowa
- Lasalo
- Lumi
- Lungu
- Lunzua
- Lusamba
- Machili
- Makasi
- Makungu
- Makwakwa
- Malambo
- Matafwali
- Mateo
- Mayanga
- Mayembe
- Mbala
- Mbalamwezi
- Mbalazi
- Milambo
- Mpanga Village
- Mpemba
- Mulefu
- Mulunda Village
- Mumembe
- Munwe
- Munyama
- Mutili Village
- Mutipe
- Mwamba
- Mwambo
- Mwanachiya
- Mwandizi
- Mwenyi
- Namantemba
- Nchinge
- Nitande Chitongo
- Noah
- Nshika
- Penza
- Pula
- Pumpa
- Pumpa Village
- Samson
- Selemani
- Semu
- Senda
- Sikantende
- Simeon Zombe
- Sindano
- Solomon
- Tom
- Wangala
- Washama
- Yambola
- Yona
- Zombe
- Zombe Village

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 Mbala Constituency

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

### Water

138 rivers and streams; 1 lake; 1 waterfall.

- Alizia
- Chavimba
- Chawa
- Chela
- Chendesi
- Chienga
- Chifula
- Chikila
- Chikoma
- Chila
- Chilongawena
- Chilungama
- Chilungu
- Chilungu
- Chinde
- Chipanda
- Chipatu
- Chipili
- Chipoko
- Chisasa
- Chisau
- Chisenga
- Chisiya
- Chisongo

…and 116 more.

### Hills and mountains

44 hills; 7 mountains.

- Kapyata · 1,919 m
- Sunzu · 1,919 m
- Liamba Hill · 1,878 m
- Kambuzazi Hill · 1,843 m
- Chonya · 1,842 m
- Mukuma · 1,819 m
- Ndundundu · 1,814 m
- Kalolwa · 1,780 m
- Kololwa Hill · 1,780 m
- Kulolwa · 1,780 m
- Kumolwa · 1,780 m
- Nalili · 1,755 m
- Mulundu · 1,747 m
- Nakatali · 1,740 m
- Kazawa Hill · 1,733 m
- Chulu Hill · 1,730 m
- Manchene · 1,717 m
- Mwila · 1,715 m
- Chalala · 1,709 m
- Tikangombe Hill · 1,703 m
- Malwilo · 1,701 m
- Kaenjle Hill · 1,691 m
- Musense · 1,685 m
- Iyambala Hill · 1,679 m

…and 27 more.

### History

5 ancient sites.

- Chilunoma Stream
- Itimbwe Gorge
- Kasimolira Hill
- Musombeshi Stream
- Saisi River

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 Mbala Constituency and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mbala District, the warmest month is Oct (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,183 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (269 mm) and the driest Jul (3 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 19 261 

Feb 20 188 

Mar 20 201 

Apr 19 78 

May 18 12 

Jun 16 3 

Jul 16 3 

Aug 19 6 

Sep 21 5 

Oct 24 25 

Nov 22 132 

Dec 20 269 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mbala Constituency

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks2
- Hotels3
- Schools11
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants1
- 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 Mbala Constituency?In Mbala District, Northern Province, Zambia
- What borders Mbala Constituency?Mpulungu Constituency and Senga Hill Constituency
- What is there to see in Mbala Constituency?Abercorn Memorial, Kalambo Falls, Mbwilo, Moto Moto Museum
- What time zone is Mbala Constituency in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mbala Constituency?Kwacha (ZMW)
- What language is spoken in Mbala Constituency?English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbala Constituency?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbala Constituency?Settlements lie between 1,455 m and 1,875 m
- What is the highest point in Mbala Constituency?Kapyata (1,919 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbala Constituency?April to October
- How many hospitals are in Mbala Constituency?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbala Constituency?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbala Constituency?ZM107005101 (OCHA common operational dataset)