Pemba, Zambia Explained

Official Name:Pemba
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Zambia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Zambia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Southern Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Pemba District
Established Title:Established
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CAT
Utc Offset:+2
Coordinates:-16.5333°N 27.3667°W
Blank Name:Climate

Pemba is a small town (population about 4,000) located in Pemba District[1] of the Southern Province of Zambia. It is situated on the Lusaka–Livingstone Road, midway between Lusaka and Livingstone. The main ethnic group in the town are the Tonga. Prominent educational institutions found here are Pemba Basic School, Pemba High School, Jembo Mission High School and Kasiya Secretarial College.

Pemba was declared a district by President Michael Chilufya Sata in 2012.[1] Before that, it was part of Choma District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sata creates Pemba district in Southern Province. lusakatimes.com. Lusaka Times. 9 August 2016. 16 May 2012.