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Nakambala

City in Southern, Zambia

Overview

Nakambala is a small, lively town in Zambia's Southern Province, known for its close association with the nation's largest sugar plantation. Visitors experience a blend of local Zambian life with a backdrop of lush cane fields and a warm, close-knit community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Southern
Population
10,425
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-15.83°, 27.78°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$238
Local Income
$100
Cashless
25
English
45
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
766 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
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 2025-12-07.
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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