Lusaka | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: LSK | |
 Map of Lusaka Province showing its districts. | |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Capital | Lusaka |
| Districts | Chilanga District
Chongwe District Kafue District Luangwa District Lusaka District Rufunsa District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Provincial Administration |
| • Provincial Minister | Sheal Mulyata |
| Area | |
• Province | 21,896 km2 (8,454 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Province | 3,079,964 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,204,059 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| HDI (2018) | 0.664[1] medium · 1st |
| Website | www |
Lusaka Province is one of the ten provinces of Zambia. It is the smallest in terms of land area, covering 21,896 km2. However, it is the most populated and densely populated province in Zambia, with a population of 3,079,964 as of 2022 and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[2][3]
The provincial capital is Lusaka, which is also the national capital of Zambia. Lusaka Province is the most urbanized province in the country, featuring the highest number of medical doctors and the lowest incidence of malaria. It shares borders with Central Province to the north, Southern Province to the south, Eastern Province to the east, and the countries of Zimbabwe and Mozambique to the south-east, separated by the Lower Zambezi National Park.
The province is known for its natural attractions, including the Lower Zambezi National Park, the Lunsemfwa River valley, and the lower Luangwa Valley in the north-east. The Kafue Flats lie in the south-western part of the province.
Lusaka Province also has rich cultural heritage, with various festivals celebrated by different ethnic groups. The Nkhombalyanga festival is celebrated in Chongwe District by the Soli people in July, the Dantho festival is celebrated in Luangwa District by the Chikunda people in September, and the Chakwela Makumbi festival is celebrated in Chongwe District by the Soli people in September.
The province is divided into six districts: Chilanga District, Chongwe District, Kafue District, Luangwa District, Lusaka, and Rufunsa District. The literacy rate was recorded at 83% in 2004, while the unemployment rate was 31%. The youth unemployment rate stood at 52% as of 2008.
Lusaka Province is also home to two airports: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, which is located in Chongwe District but serves Lusaka, and Lusaka City Airport, which is situated within Lusaka.
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ^ 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report (PDF)
- ^ "Lusaka (Province, Zambia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-16.