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Mufumbwe

North-Western, Zambia · Africa

About Mufumbwe

Mufumbwe sits on the route: 40 minutes from Kalengwa.

Mufumbwe is a town located in North-Western, Zambia. With a population of 6,155, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Mufumbwe sits in Zambia. It's in the Africa/Lusaka time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mufumbwe to your route.

About Mufumbwe

Mufumbwe is a town of Mufumbwe District in the North-Western Province of Zambia. It is located at 13°41'0S 24°48'0E with an altitude of 1069 metres (3510 feet). The main economic activity of the town is agriculture, with most of the population being involved in small-scale farming. The main crop grown in the area is

Read more maize. Most households in Mufumbwe maintain a year-round stock of maize which they use to make maize meal. Maize meal, (“bunga” in Kikaonde) is combined with boiling water to make nshima, the staple national food. The District has two chiefdoms: Chizela and Mushima. There are a total of 16 wards, namely Kashima west, Kashima East, Matushi, Munyambala, Kamabuta, Kalambo (Township), Chizela, Shukwe, Kikonge, Kalengwa, Kabipupu, Musonweji, Kaminzekenzeke, Mushima, Lalafuta and Miluji.

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Where is Mufumbwe located?

Mufumbwe is located in North-Western, Zambia, Africa. The coordinates are -13.6833 latitude, 24.8000 longitude.

What is the population of Mufumbwe?

Mufumbwe has a population of approximately 6,155 people, making it a town in Zambia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,155
Continent
Africa
Country
Zambia
Region
North-Western
Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-13.6833, 24.8000

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AfricaZambiaNorth-WesternTown

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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