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Siavonga District

City in Southern, Zambia

Overview

Siavonga District lies on the northern shore of Lake Kariba and serves as Zambia's lakeside getaway, known for its scenic landscapes, boat safaris, and local fishing communities. The district blends rural beauty with recreational opportunities, attracting both adventure seekers and those looking to unwind.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Southern
Population
58,864
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-16.27°, 28.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
53
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$640
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$180
Cashless
28
English
52
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KAB
Distance
45 km

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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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