Lusaka
Zambia's capital and largest city, Lusaka sits at high elevation on the country's central plateau and serves as the country's hub of commerce and government. The centre offers a walkable café and restaurant scene alongside cultural facilities, and the city connects to all four of Zambia's main highways, making it a practical base for wider travel. Founded in 1905 as a railway water stop named after a local Lenje chief, it became the capital of independent Zambia in 1964.
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- Population2,212,301
- Nearest water from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.0 km3.1 mi
Nearest airports
Lusaka: quick answers
Where is Lusaka?
Lusaka is in Zambia.
How do you get to Lusaka?
The nearest airport is Lusaka (LUN), about 42 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lusaka?
The warmest month is October, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is January, with about 256 mm10.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lusaka?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 21 restaurants and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Lusaka?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kafue.