Ward · Lukulu East Constituency
# Mwandi Ward

Mwandi Ward is a ward of Zambia in Lukulu East Constituency, Lukulu District, Western Province. It covers 67.4 km². 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 67.4 km²
- 5 mapped services
- 1,051 m typical elevation

## Where is Mwandi Ward?

Mwandi Ward lies in Lukulu East Constituency, Lukulu District, Western Province, Zambia. It borders 5 other wards: Kawaya Ward, Luanchuma Ward, Mumbumbu Ward, Namayula Ward and Ngimbu Ward. By area it is the 1467th largest of 1,853 wards in Zambia. It covers 0.7% of Lukulu East Constituency. The centre of Mwandi Ward is about 552 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. The centre point is at 14.3956° S, 23.2555° E.

Source: Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) Zambia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Mwandi Ward
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Lusaka
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Country calling code +260
- Languages English, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja
- Plug types Type C, G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 18:05).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Mwandi Ward

Open gazetteers list 14 villages, towns and localities in Mwandi Ward. The largest with a recorded population: Lukulu (19,344). Settlements here lie between about 1,027 m and 1,054 m above sea level (median 1,051 m).
- Bindinda
- Chimbonda
- Chiwishi
- Kabangu
- Kashushu
- Kaundula
- Lukulu
- Mufumbo
- Mukelabai
- Munyakatondo
- Mwandi Kuta
- Sakulanda
- Sancta Maria
- Sitiba

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Mwandi Ward

Named natural and historic features inside Mwandi Ward, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Kayula
- Luanchuma

### Coast and islands

1 island.
- Makamba

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Lukulu

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

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

## Weather in Mwandi Ward and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Lukulu District, the warmest month is Oct (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 885 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (214 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to September and November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 214 |
| Feb | 23 | 162 |
| Mar | 23 | 139 |
| Apr | 23 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 1 |
| Jun | 19 | 0 |
| Jul | 19 | 0 |
| Aug | 22 | 0 |
| Sep | 26 | 2 |
| Oct | 29 | 21 |
| Nov | 27 | 111 |
| Dec | 24 | 204 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mwandi Ward
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Lukulu District Hospital · Mwandi | 2.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Zangoo Lodge · Mwandi | 1.2 km | Map |
| School | Ngulwana · Lyambai | 27 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mwandi Ward

Places mapped inside Mwandi Ward in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Hotels 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Other wards in Lukulu East Constituency
- Dongwe
- Kaluwawa
- Kamilende
- Kang'oti
- Kashamba
- Kawaya
- Likapai
- Luanchuma
- Lukau
- Lyambai
- Mbanga
- Mwito
- Namayula
- Ngimbu
- Shizize
- Simakumba

## Quick answers
- Where is Mwandi Ward? In Lukulu East Constituency, Lukulu District, Western Province, Zambia
- What borders Mwandi Ward? Kawaya Ward, Luanchuma Ward, Mumbumbu Ward, Namayula Ward and Ngimbu Ward
- What time zone is Mwandi Ward in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mwandi Ward? Kwacha (ZMW)
- What language is spoken in Mwandi Ward? English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mwandi Ward? 14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mwandi Ward? Settlements lie between 1,027 m and 1,054 m
- What is the best time to visit Mwandi Ward? April to September and November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mwandi Ward? Lukulu District Hospital, about 2.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mwandi Ward? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mwandi Ward? ZM110005144011 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 67.4 km²
- P-code: ZM110005144011
- Constituency: Lukulu East Constituency

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/zambia/western/lukulu/lukulu-east/mwandi/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.