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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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