# Choma Central Constituency, Choma District – Wards & Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/ Constituency · Choma District # Choma Central Constituency Choma Central Constituency is a constituency of Zambia in Choma District, Southern Province. It covers **3,592.7 km²**. It is divided into 16 wards. 47 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 119 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,593km² - 16wards - 119mapped services ## Where is Choma Central Constituency? Choma Central Constituency lies in [Choma District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/), [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Kalomo Central Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/kalomo/kalomo-central/), [Mapatizya Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/zimba/mapatizya/), [Mbabala Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/mbabala/), [Pemba Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/pemba/pemba/) and [Sinazongwe Constituency](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/sinazongwe/sinazongwe/). By area it is the 84th largest of 156 constituencies in Zambia. It covers 69.3% of [Choma District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/). The centre of Choma Central Constituency is about 220 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. It is about 25 km from Choma, the main town of Choma District. The centre point is at 17.0113° S, 27.0815° 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 Choma Central Constituency OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Choma Central Constituency: 2 nature reserves; 1 museum. - Choma Museum · museum - Gamamwe Ranches Conservancy · nature reserve - Nkanga River Conservation Area · 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: Choma Central 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 - Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) · Livingstone161 km - Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) · Victoria Falls179 km ### Nearest railway station Choma (Simacheche), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 17:45). 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 Choma Central Constituency Ward Area km² Localities Services [Batoka Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/batoka/) 179 6 5 [Kulundana Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/kulundana/) 41 0 31 [Masuku Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/masuku/) 241 5 6 [Moomba Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/moomba/) 607 6 4 [Mubula Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/mubula/) 78 1 2 [Mutandalike Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/mutandalike/) 83 0 2 [Nakeempa Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/nakeempa/) 297 5 5 [Namuswa Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/namuswa/) 357 2 5 [Siamambo Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/siamambo/) 227 7 3 [Siasikabole Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/siasikabole/) 289 1 8 [Sikalongo Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/sikalongo/) 261 4 7 [Sikalundu Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/sikalundu/) 13 0 17 [Simacheche Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/simacheche/) 57 1 12 [Simamvwa Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/simamvwa/) 271 3 3 [Singani Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/singani/) 211 0 6 [Stateland Ward](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/choma/choma-central/stateland/) 381 7 3 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 Choma Central Constituency Open gazetteers list **47 villages, towns and localities** in Choma Central Constituency. The largest with a recorded population: Choma (98,974). Settlements here lie between about 1,165 m and 1,381 m above sea level (median 1,268 m). - Batoka - Chasangwe - Chifwepa - Chiponde - Chobananga - Choma - Maliko - Masuku - Miritan - Mpoma - Mukululu - Munampamba - Mutandalike - Muza - Mwempe - Nachondwe - Namashova - Namuswa - Namwaba - Shimkakatea - Siachimputi - Siachitema - Sialumba - Siampumpu - Siamujebwe - Sianamaya - Sianankayanga - Siasikabole - Sibanyati Siding - Sichindi - Sifuba - Sikalongo - Sikanakashaka - Sikata - Sikwaba - Silukutula - Simongwa - Simpwesi - Simulambela - Simwali - Singani - Singombe - Slukutia - Tamalu - Tara - Tara Siding - Ushimba 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 Choma Central Constituency Named natural and historic features inside Choma Central Constituency, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 47 rivers and streams. - Bunchele - Chengo - Chikaka - Chilala - Chinyama - Chisobaya - Gonde - Kabweshu - Kandieli - Kanyabaumbe - Kaongo - Kayili - Kubukubu - Little Momba - Lowe - Mabele - Mafunda - Mahumba - Maliko - Maseka - Mayobo - Momba - Mpapa - Mukoye …and 23 more. ### Hills and mountains 11 hills. - Chimwami · 1,356 m - Chiruzi Hill · 1,295 m - Konyimbwe · 1,292 m - Mukajenjente · 1,280 m - Bunde · 1,278 m - Mwenze Hill · 1,252 m - Gamamwe · 1,222 m - Kyiri · 1,216 m - Siamujenje · 1,215 m - Muleka · 1,195 m - Simongwambwe · 1,195 m ### Forests and nature 3 forest reserves. - Choma Forest Reserve - Choma West Forest Reserve - Sikalongo Protected Forest Area ### History 1 ancient site. - Mudela Donga 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 Choma Central Constituency and the best time to visit Using the climate of Choma District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 807 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (203 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 187 Feb 22 157 Mar 21 112 Apr 20 34 May 18 3 Jun 16 1 Jul 15 0 Aug 18 0 Sep 22 1 Oct 25 11 Nov 24 96 Dec 23 203 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Choma Central Constituency Places mapped inside Choma Central Constituency in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels14 - Shopping malls1 - Schools75 - Colleges and universities4 - Restaurants10 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics2 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 Choma Central Constituency?In Choma District, Southern Province, Zambia - What borders Choma Central Constituency?Kalomo Central Constituency, Mapatizya Constituency, Mbabala Constituency, Pemba Constituency and Sinazongwe Constituency - What is there to see in Choma Central Constituency?Choma Museum, Gamamwe Ranches Conservancy, Nkanga River Conservation Area - What time zone is Choma Central Constituency in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Choma Central Constituency?Kwacha (ZMW) - What language is spoken in Choma Central Constituency?English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Choma Central Constituency?47 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Choma Central Constituency?Settlements lie between 1,165 m and 1,381 m - What is the highest point in Choma Central Constituency?Chimwami (1,356 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Choma Central Constituency?March to November - How many hospitals are in Choma Central Constituency?2 mapped - How many banks are in Choma Central Constituency?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Choma Central Constituency?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Choma Central Constituency?ZM109002121 (OCHA common operational dataset)