Kasempa
Kasempa is a town located in Kasempa District, North-Western Province, Zambia. It is approximately 550 kilometres (340 mi) by road northwest of Lusaka, the capital.[1] Kasempa is located on the western bank of the Lufupa River as it flows south into the Kafue National Park.[2]
Kasempa | |
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![]() ![]() Kasempa Map of Zambia showing the location of Kasempa. | |
Coordinates: 13°27′18″S 25°50′06″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | North-Western Province |
District | Kasempa District |
Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
Population (2010 Estimate) | |
• Total | 11,700 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (CAT) |
Climate | Cwa |
Population
As of December 2010, the population of Kasempa, for a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the town center is approximately 10,700.[3]
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:
- Kasempa General Hospital
- Kasempa Radio Mast
- Kasempa Central Market
- The Junction Between Mumbwa-Kankwenda Highway (D181) and the Kaoma-Kasempa Highway (D301).
- Kasempa High School - A public, mixed boarding school.
- Kasempa Airport.
References
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