Senga District

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Senga District
Senga Hill District, Zambia 2022.png
District location in Zambia
CountryFlag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Province Northern Province
Area
  Total5,183.7 km2 (2,001.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total126,308
  Density24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Senga District is a district of Northern Province, Zambia. [1] [2] It was separated from Mbala District in 2016. [3] As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 126,308 people. [4]

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Climate

The district is situated in the tropics, with an average elevation of 1,500 meters above sea level. The climate is similar to a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, temperate conditions. The area receives an annual average rainfall of approximately 1,240 mm, with the rainy season lasting from November to April. The district also has vast expanses of undeveloped land, offering significant potential for farm block development. [5]

Infrastructure

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  2. "Zambia: Administrative Division". citypopulation. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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  4. 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report (PDF)
  5. 1 2 "Senga Hill District - Northern Provincial Administration". Archived from the original on 2 March 2024.