Nsama District

District in Northern Province, Zambia
Nsama District
District
District location in Zambia
District location in Zambia
Country Zambia
ProvinceNorthern Province
Area
 • Total7,492.9 km2 (2,893.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total77,651
 • Density10/km2 (27/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Nsama District is a district of Northern Province, Zambia.[1][2] It was created in February 2012[3] by splitting Kaputa District.[4]

Climate

The district experiences a tropical climate with distinct weather patterns throughout the year. The hot-wet season occurs between November and April, followed by the cool-dry season from May to July, and the dry-hot season from August to October. Annual rainfall averages around 1,200 mm, with temperatures averaging 19.65°C.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Districts of Zambia". Statoids. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Zambia: Administrative Division". citypopulation. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Who we are - Nsama Town Council
  4. ^ "Zambia : The truth about newly created Nsama district in Northern Province". Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  5. ^ "Nsama District - Northern Provincial Administration". Archived from the original on 21 April 2024.
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