Ward · Lukulu East Constituency
# Shizize Ward

Shizize Ward is a ward of Zambia in Lukulu East Constituency, Lukulu District, Western Province. It covers 981.6 km². 70 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 982 km²
- 1,061 m typical elevation

## Where is Shizize Ward?

Shizize Ward lies in Lukulu East Constituency, Lukulu District, Western Province, Zambia. It borders 8 other wards: Kaluwawa Ward, Kamilende Ward, Kang'oti Ward, Lukau Ward, Mwito Ward, Simaa Ward, Sitoya Ward and Winda Ward. By area it is the 157th largest of 1,853 wards in Zambia. It covers 10.4% of Lukulu East Constituency. The centre of Shizize Ward is about 511 km in a straight line from Lusaka, the capital. The centre point is at 14.4190° S, 23.6438° E.

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

## Know before you go: Shizize 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 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:03).

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 Shizize Ward

Open gazetteers list 70 villages, towns and localities in Shizize Ward. Settlements here lie between about 1,038 m and 1,088 m above sea level (median 1,061 m).
- Bichakana
- Chanduka
- Chinyama
- Chipoya
- Fulungwe
- Fututu
- Kakata
- Kalelema
- Kalunga
- Kambaulunga
- Kambuze
- Kanganyama
- Kanguya
- Kanika
- Kapalo
- Kasembe
- Kasoka
- Katita
- Kaumba
- Kawisha
- Kazeva
- Kokile
- Kungu
- Kunjenja
- Liganake
- Lilete
- Limbangala
- Lipepo
- Lipota
- Lisholo
- Liwema
- Lusiyu
- Matofu
- Mboyongo
- Muhini
- Mukangwe
- Mukinga
- Mulilo
- Mulowa
- Munjita
- Munyochi
- Mushashu
- Mushembe
- Mushukila
- Muwika
- Muyatwa
- Muzangumuna
- Mwamboshi
- Mwanaumo
- Mwangu
- Mwenenyati
- Ndumba
- Ngubulu
- Ngwena
- Njungu
- Salonga
- Salundu
- Sambilishi
- Sampoko
- Shewelas
- Shipalamangula
- Sihoka
- Sikwiza
- Silotela
- Simata
- Sinyonge
- Sitambangula
- Sitobola
- Sooka
- Tandabala

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Shizize Ward

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Kalalo
- Litobo
- Mushamba
- Sititi

### Forests and nature

2 forests.
- Kangoti
- Kwali

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 Shizize 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 Shizize Ward
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Ngimbu Rural Health Center · Mwito | 18 km | Map |
| School | Manyankwa · Mwito | 24 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.

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Shizize Ward? In Lukulu East Constituency, Lukulu District, Western Province, Zambia
- What borders Shizize Ward? Kaluwawa Ward, Kamilende Ward, Kang'oti Ward, Lukau Ward, Mwito Ward, Simaa Ward, Sitoya Ward and Winda Ward
- What time zone is Shizize Ward in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Shizize Ward? Kwacha (ZMW)
- What language is spoken in Shizize Ward? English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Shizize Ward? 70 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Shizize Ward? Settlements lie between 1,038 m and 1,088 m
- What is the best time to visit Shizize Ward? April to September and November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Shizize Ward? Ngimbu Rural Health Center, about 18 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Shizize Ward? ZM110005144007 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 981.6 km²
- P-code: ZM110005144007
- Constituency: Lukulu East Constituency

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