Explore Mapanda in Zambia
Mapanda in the region of Western is a town in Zambia - some 332 mi or ( 534 km ) West of Lusaka , the country's capital city .
Current time in Mapanda is now 11:40 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Katima Mulilo, Solwezi, Siwa, Namulombwe, and Mwalamushiko. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Katima Mulilo . Where to go and what to see in Mapanda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Limulunga
Limulunga is one of the two compounds of the Litunga, king of the Lozi people of western Zambia. It lies on high ground at the edge of the Barotse Floodplain of the Zambezi river, about 15 km north of the town of Mongu and 21 km east of the main channel of the river. The Litunga's other compound at Lealui is used during the dry season, with Limulunga being used during the rainy season. The annual move between the two compounds is celebrated in the Kuomboka festival.
Located at -15.12 23.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Mongu District
Mongu District is a district of Zambia with headquarters at Mongu. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 162,002 people. More than a quarter of whom live in Mongu town; the remainder live on the floodplain or its edge. East of the Lui River, the population is very low due to the absence of surface water in the dry season.
Located at -15.17 23.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Mongu
Mongu is the capital of Western Province in Zambia and was the capital of the formerly-named province and historic state, Barotseland. Its population is 44,310 (2000 census), and it is also headquarters of Mongu District.
Located at -15.28 23.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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