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Senanga
City in Western, Zambia
Overview
Senanga is a riverside town in Western Zambia, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. It's well-known for its fishing culture, tranquil setting, and as a gateway to the Barotse Floodplain and Sioma Ngwezi National Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Western
Population
14,102
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-16.12°, 23.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
19.5°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
860 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SXG
Distance
3 km
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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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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