Northwestern Province, Administrative division in northern Zambia
Northwestern Province extends over 125,826 square kilometers between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, containing eleven districts and numerous natural reserves.
The province experienced substantial population growth from 583,350 residents in 2000 to 1,278,357 in 2022, marking a period of demographic transformation.
The Likumbi Lya Mize festival in Zambezi District and Chivweka ceremony in July represent the traditions of Luvale and Lluchazi communities.
The region maintains several transportation hubs, including Zambezi Airport, Solwezi Airport, and Kalumbila Airport, connecting the different districts within the province.
Sorghum cultivation dominates agricultural activities across the province, which experiences three distinct seasons and rainfall exceeding 1,200 millimeters annually.
Location: Zambia
Capital city: Solwezi
Elevation above the sea: 1,121 m
Shares border with: Copperbelt Province, Central Province, Western Province, Moxico Province
GPS coordinates: -13.00000,25.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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