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Monze

City in Southern, Zambia

Overview

Monze is a dynamic town in Zambia's Southern Province, serving as a key commercial and agricultural hub. The city balances busy markets with peaceful residential enclaves, offering insight into both urban and rural Zambian life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Southern
Population
46,876
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-16.28°, 27.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$415
Local Cost
$257
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
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
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 65/100.

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