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Gwembe
City in Southern, Zambia
Overview
Gwembe is a small, hospitable town set in the Southern Province of Zambia, known for its proximity to the Kafue River and traditional Tonga culture. The pace of life here is slow and welcoming, offering a unique rural Zambian experience amid striking natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Southern
Population
2,052
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-16.50°, 27.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
60
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
4.7°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
774 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
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 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.
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