Copperbelt, Zambia · Africa
Kitwe sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kalulushi.
Kitwe is a city located in Copperbelt, Zambia. With a population of 665,961, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kitwe 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 Kitwe to your route.
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development (after Lusaka and Ndola) and second largest city in terms of size and population (after Lusaka) in Zambia. With a population of 661,901 as of the 2022 census, Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation,Read more
alongside Ndola and Lusaka. It has a complex of mines on its north-western and western edges.
Kitwe is located in the Copperbelt Province and is made up of townships and suburban areas including Parklands, Riverside, Buchi, Chimwemwe, Kwacha, Nkana East, Nkana West, Garneton, Ndeke, Miseshi, Wusakile, Mindolo, Chachacha and Race Course, to mention a few. The city is sometimes referred to as Kitwe-Nkana. Nkana is derived from the name of Senior Chief Nkana of the Lamba speaking people of the Copperbelt Province. His area covers the towns of Kitwe, Mufulira, Kalulushi and Chambishi.
Kitwe has both private and public schools which include Lechwe School, Mpelembe Secondary School, Kitwe Boys Secondary School, Parklands Secondary School, Mukuba Secondary School, Nkana Trust School and Helen Kaunda Secondary School. It is also home to Zambia's second highest learning institution, namely The Copperbelt University.
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Kitwe is located in Copperbelt, Zambia, Africa. The coordinates are -12.8024 latitude, 28.2132 longitude.
Kitwe has a population of approximately 665,961 people, making it a city in Zambia.
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