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Mansa
City in Luapula, Zambia
Overview
Mansa, the capital of Luapula Province, is a friendly regional city surrounded by lush countryside and small rivers. The city serves as an important commercial hub connecting rural areas with urban services and has a laid-back atmosphere. Visitors will find local markets, friendly communities, and access to some natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Luapula
Population
45,450
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-11.20°, 28.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$635
Local Cost
$261
Local Income
$130
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1031 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MNS
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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