Gwembe

Location of Gwembe in Zambia

Gwembe is a small town in Southern Province of Zambia with a population of about 2000 people. It is the largest town in Gwembe District which on Lake Kariba between Siavonga and Sinazongwe Districts. It used to be the District Headquarters until it moved to Munyumbwe some 30 km east of the town.

One of the main agricultural activities in this district is cotton growing. The town has a cotton ginnery plant which provides a lot of employment to the residents.

Coordinates: 16°30′S 27°37′E / 16.500°S 27.617°E / -16.500; 27.617

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