Mpika District
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Mpika District | |
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Country | Zambia |
Province | Muchinga Province |
Capital | Mpika |
Area | |
• Total | 17,409.1 km2 (6,721.7 sq mi) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 149,063 |
• Density | 8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC 2 (CAT) |
Mpika District is a district of Zambia, located in Muchinga Province. The capital lies at Mpika. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 149,063 people.[1] With the Luangwa River forming its eastern border, it has most of the South Luangwa National Park within its boundaries. It also contains the North Luangwa National Park.
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