Central Province, Zambia · Africa
Kabwe sits on the route: 55 minutes from Chibombo.
Kabwe is a city located in Central Province, Zambia. With a population of 288,598, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kabwe sits in Zambia. It's in the Africa/Lusaka time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kabwe to your route.
Kabwe is the capital of the Zambian Central Province and the Kabwe District, with a population estimated at 288,598 at the 2022 census. Named Broken Hill until 1966, it was founded when lead and zinc deposits were discovered in 1902. Kabwe also has a claim to being the birthplace of Zambian politics as it was anRead more
important political centre during the colonial period.
Kabwe is an important transportation, farming and university centre. Kabwe is becoming a major agricultural hub for the country is the headquarters for Zambia Railways and prison services. Additionally the mining industry has been important to the economic development of the region. However, because of the exceptional contamination of the city with lead and other toxins, and the effects of these on local children's health, a March 2022 report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment identified the town as a sacrifice zone for industry.
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Kabwe is located in Central Province, Zambia, Africa. The coordinates are -14.4469 latitude, 28.4464 longitude.
Kabwe has a population of approximately 288,598 people, making it a city in Zambia.
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