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Nchelenge
City in Luapula, Zambia
Overview
Nchelenge is a lakeside town in Zambia's Luapula Province, known for its fisheries, lively local markets, and friendly community. Surrounded by scenic nature and Lake Mweru, it offers a glimpse into authentic rural Zambian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Luapula
Population
36,894
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-9.35°, 28.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$369
Local Cost
$184
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
55
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
10.1°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
1033 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIL
Distance
45 km
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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 40/100.
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