Lupososhi District Explained

Lupososhi District
Settlement Type:District
Mapsize:300px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Zambia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Northern Province
Area Total Km2:4127.4
Population Total:79614
Population As Of:2022
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CAT
Utc Offset:+2

Lupososhi District is a district of Northern Province, Zambia.[1] [2] It was created in 2018 by splitting Luwingu District.[3] As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 79,614 people.[4]

Climate

Lupososhi experiences a tropical climate with distinct seasons. The cold season, from May to July, sees temperatures ranging from 8°C to 22°C, while the warmer months from August to October have temperatures ranging from 21°C to 24°C. The district's high elevation and its proximity to water bodies such as lakes and swamps help moderate the climate, making it suitable for agriculture, livestock, and fish farming.[5]

Rainfall

The district's rainfall patterns are monitored through a single rain gauge located at the local government offices. In 2009, the total recorded rainfall amounted to 1058.3 mm (Recorded from January 2009 to December 2009).

Geography

The district's terrain is divided between highlands in the north, where elevations range between 1,200 and 1,500 meters above sea level, and lower flatlands in the south, where elevations drop to around 900 meters. The southern region slopes towards the Bangweulu Basin, characterized by vast wetlands.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Districts of Zambia. Statoids. December 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Zambia: Administrative Division. citypopulation. December 30, 2018.
  3. Web site: 2018-04-11 . Zambia : President Edgar Lungu has declared 7 new districts . 2019-04-23 . Lusaka Times . en-GB.
  4. https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@africa/@ro-abidjan/@ilo-lusaka/documents/genericdocument/wcms_888660.pdf 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report
  5. Web site: Lupososhi District - Northern Provincial Administration . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421141119/https://www.nor.gov.zm/?page_id=1626 . 21 April 2024.