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Mpika District

Coordinates: 12°00′S 31°00′E / 12.000°S 31.000°E / -12.000; 31.000
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Mpika District
District location in Zambia
District location in Zambia
Country Zambia
ProvinceMuchinga Province
CapitalMpika
Area
 • Total
17,409.1 km2 (6,721.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
149,063
 • Density8.6/km2 (22/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 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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12°00′S 31°00′E / 12.000°S 31.000°E / -12.000; 31.000