Luapula Province, Administrative province in northern Zambia
The Luapula Province extends from Lake Bangweulu to Lake Mweru, following the Luapula River along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The valley region, formerly under the Kingdom of Lunda in the 19th century, experienced boundary disputes between Zambia and DR Congo until the late 1960s.
The Lunda people constitute the main population of Luapula Province, where the Bemba language maintains a strong presence in daily communications.
The Samfya-Mansa-Mwansabombwe-Nchelenge highway serves as the main transportation route connecting the major settlements within the 50,567 square kilometer province.
Water covers 40 percent of the province, which features multiple waterfalls including Lumangwe, Mumbuluma, Mumbotuta, Kundabwika, and Chilongo.
Location: Zambia
Capital city: Mansa
Elevation above the sea: 1,246 m
Shares border with: Muchinga Province, Northern Province
GPS coordinates: -11.00000,29.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
Kalambo
363.3 km
South Luangwa National Park
351.7 km
Kalambo Falls
363.3 km
Livingstone Memorial
201.9 km
Mbosi meteorite
492.6 km
Kasanka National Park
233.7 km
Upemba National Park
344.9 km
North Luangwa National Park
345.7 km
Upemba Depression
390.8 km
Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba
183.1 km
Mafinga Central
490.5 km
Chambeshi Monument
227.1 km
Nsumbu National Park
293.4 km
Lofoi Falls
173.3 km
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Lubumbashi
181.7 km
National Museum of Lubumbashi
181.3 km
Kundalila Falls
303.1 km
Chishimba Falls
199.2 km
Lake Nzilo
372 km
Mumbuluma Falls
30 km
Mutumuna Falls
199.2 km
St. John the Apostle Cathedral, Kasama
255.3 km
Abercorn Memorial
353.4 km
Ikamba
494.1 km
Kasama Cathedral
254.7 km
30 June Building
181.2 km
Twa Rock Paintings
259.8 km
Mutinondo Wilderness Area
298.8 kmReviews
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