Mpulungu
Zambia's southernmost port on Lake Tanganyika, Mpulungu is the departure point for ferry connections across the lake to Tanzania, DR Congo, and Burundi — including the MV Liemba service to Kigoma and Kasanga. The town also functions as a fishing port and sits at the terminus of the old Great North Road, making it a crossroads for travellers moving between central and east Africa.
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- Population55,405
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Mpulungu: quick answers
Where is Mpulungu?
Mpulungu is in Zambia.
How do you get to Mpulungu?
The nearest airport is Mbala (MMQ), about 37 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mpulungu?
The warmest month is September, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is December, with about 258 mm10.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mpulungu?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mpulungu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Mbala.