Nambira

Nambira is a town and local government area in the lowland agricultural belt of the country. It sits along the Nari River and serves as the administrative center for the surrounding countryside. The population is about 4,800 as of 2020. The town developed as a trading stop on a regional road network.

The name derives from the local language word for crossing, reflecting its role as a river crossing. It was founded in the late 19th century as a trading post, grew with mid-20th century railway construction, and gained municipal status in the 1950s.

The area is flat to gently rolling with a tropical savanna climate, a wet season May–October, dry season November–April. The economy centers on smallholder agriculture (coffee, maize, yams) and livestock, with a weekly market and a growing light manufacturing workshop cluster.

Nambira is connected by a regional road and a railway halt. It has a secondary school, a health clinic, and a community library. Cultural life revolves around the River Festival held each year, traditional music, and local crafts.

The town council governs Nambira and nearby villages; the population is diverse, with several ethnic groups and languages represented.