Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Siavonga
City in Southern, Zambia
Overview
Siavonga is a picturesque lakeside town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba, renowned for its tranquil waterside ambiance and friendly community. The town serves as Zambia's gateway to one of Africa's largest artificial lakes and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Southern
Population
11,832
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-16.54°, 28.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$525
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
75
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
22.5°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
742 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
324 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KAB
Distance
19 km
Explore
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.