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Mpika
City in Muchinga, Zambia
Overview
Mpika is a small but dynamic town in Muchinga Province, serving as a gateway to Zambia's northern wilderness and iconic national parks. While modest in size, it is a transport hub that supports local agriculture and trade.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Muchinga
Population
39,724
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-11.83°, 31.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$455
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$160
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
15.7°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1222 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
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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.
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 60/100.
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