Western Province

Western Province extends over 126,386 square kilometers, containing diverse terrain with wetlands, rivers, plateaus, and the extensive Barotse Floodplain of the Zambezi River.

The area previously known as Barotseland became Western Province after Zambia's independence, with Mongu and Limulunga serving as administrative centers for the region.

The Lozi people maintain their traditional governance system led by the Litunga, organizing seasonal migrations between Lealui and Limulunga during annual ceremonies.

The 590-kilometer Lusaka-Mongu Road connects the province to Central Zambia, with the Barotse Floodplain Causeway providing access across the Zambezi River to Kalabo.

The province's floodplain functions as a natural reservoir, storing Zambezi River waters from December to June and creating seasonal changes in the landscape.

Location: Zambia

Capital city: Mongu

Elevation above the sea: 1,113 m

Shares border with: Northwestern Province, Central Province, Southern Province, Zambezi Region, Cuando Cubango Province, Moxico Province

GPS coordinates: -16.05611,23.75222

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11