Monze
Monze, in Zambia's Southern Province, is the home territory of Chief Monze, spiritual leader of the Tonga people, whose palace near the town hosts the annual Lwiindi ceremony — a thanksgiving festival that draws visitors from across the country. The town has a substantial open-air market and sits within reach of water and mountain scenery, making it a practical base for the surrounding district.
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- Population60,281
- Nearest water from center 7.1 km4.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 16 km10 mi
Monze: quick answers
Where is Monze?
Monze is in Zambia, about 129 km80 miles in a straight line from Lusaka.
How do you get to Monze?
The nearest airport is Lusaka (LUN), about 5 hr 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Monze?
The warmest month is October, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is January, with about 251 mm9.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Monze?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.