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Isokwe

Coordinates: 9°22′00″S 28°40′00″E / 9.36667°S 28.6667°E / -9.36667; 28.6667
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Isokwe Island (also known as Isokwe, Sokwa or Sokwe Island) is an island on Lake Mweru in Luapula Province, Zambia.[1] Isokwe is occupied, and is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and up to 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide. It is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) outside the city of Kashikishi.

Zambia, the country that Isokwe is located in (northern side).

Isokwe is a narrow, elongated fishing island, which passes to the west into the Luapula swamps of the delta. It is regularly visited by people from Nchelenge by ferry.

Weather

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Isokwe's weather usually ranges from 60 °F to 70 °F in winter and around 85 °F in summer.[1]

The wind speed normally appears from 10 km/h to 18 km/h, with rain in winter taking place quite often.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Isokwe Island (Isokweisland) Map, Weather and Photos - Zambia: island - Lat:-9.38333 and Long:28.6667". www.getamap.net. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  2. ^ "Long term weather forecast for Isokwe Island". Yr. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2023-11-24.

9°22′00″S 28°40′00″E / 9.36667°S 28.6667°E / -9.36667; 28.6667