Nsama District
Nsama District | |
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 District location in Zambia | |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Province | Northern Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,492.9 km2 (2,893.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 77,651 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Nsama District is a district of Northern Province, Zambia.[1][2] It was created in February 2012[3] by splitting Kaputa District.[4] As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 77,651 people.[5]
Climate
[edit]The district experiences a tropical climate with distinct weather patterns throughout the year. The hot-wet season occurs between November and April, followed by the cool-dry season from May to July, and the dry-hot season from August to October. Annual rainfall averages around 1,200 mm, with temperatures averaging 19.65°C.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Districts of Zambia". Statoids. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Zambia: Administrative Division". citypopulation. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Who we are - Nsama Town Council
- ^ "Zambia : The truth about newly created Nsama district in Northern Province". Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report (PDF)
- ^ "Nsama District - Northern Provincial Administration". Archived from the original on 21 April 2024.
| Central Province | |
|---|---|
| Copperbelt Province | |
| Eastern Province | |
| Luapula Province | |
| Lusaka Province | |
| Muchinga Province | |
| Northern Province | |
| North-Western Province | |
| Southern Province | |
| Western Province | |
8°45′S 29°58′E / 8.750°S 29.967°E
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