Mongu
Mongu | |
|---|---|
City | |
Litunga's Winter Palace Limulunga | |
| Coordinates: 15°16′39″S 23°7′55″E / 15.27750°S 23.13194°E | |
| Country | Zambia |
| Province | Western Province |
| District | Mongu District |
| Elevation | 3,340 ft (1,018 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 179,585 |
Mongu is the capital of Western Province in Zambia and was the capital of the formerly-named province and historic state of Barotseland. Its population is 179,585 (2010 census), and it is also the headquarters of Mongu District. Mongu is the home of the Litunga, King of the Lozi people (currently Lubosi Imwiko III).