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Mongu
City in Western, Zambia
Overview
Mongu is the capital of Zambia's Western Province, known for its riverside setting and lively Lozi culture. It serves as the gateway to the spectacular Zambezi floodplains and is renowned for the annual Kuomboka ceremony. From lively markets to serene wetlands, Mongu offers a unique insight into rural Zambian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Western
Population
197,816
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-15.25°, 23.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$617
Local Cost
$253
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
3.2°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
888 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MNR
Distance
4 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 2025-12-06.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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