The Nkoya people can be found in Kaoma and the surrounding areas such as Mumbwa, Mulobezi, Kazungula, Mungulula (Mongu), Kalabo, Lukulu amongst other districts.

The Nkoya people celebrate an annual traditional ceremony called the Kazanga Ceremony, which is held between April and August in Kaoma District, under Chief Mwene Mutondo and Chief Kahare of the Nkoya people.

Kaoma is located approximately 460 kilometres (290 mi), by road, west of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia and its largest city.

[4] Kaoma has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa)[5] characterized by warm to hot temperatures and clear wet and dry seasons.

[6] The landmarks within the town of Kaoma or close to its borders include the following: A new district hospital is under construction[when?]