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Also known as Kitwe-Nkana

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 517,543 (2010 census provisional) Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka. It has a complex of mines on its north-western and western edges.

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Kitwe is Zambia's second-largest city by population and size, with over 517,000 residents, and serves as a major commercial and industrial center alongside the capital Lusaka and the city of Ndola. The city's economy is significantly shaped by its proximity to a complex of mines on its northwestern and western edges, making it an important hub for mining-related activity in the country.

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Place details

Locality
Kitwe
Region
Copperbelt Province
Country
Zambia
Population
665,961
Timezone
Africa/Lusaka

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Air quality

62US AQIModerate
PM2.5
17.1 µg/m³
PM10
18.4 µg/m³
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Key facts

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Lets Build Us A City
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Kitwe cityscape2 - Flickr.jpg
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250px
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View towards the City of Kitwe, Zambia
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Zambia
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Location in Zambia
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Country
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Zambia
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Province
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Copperbelt
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District
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Kitwe
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Mayor-council government
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Mayor

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
big city
Official name
Kitwe-Nkana
Country
Zambia
Population
363734
Elevation
1200
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Official website
www.kcc.gov.zm
Image
Kitwe cityscape2 - Flickr.jpg
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twinned administrative body
Ponta Grossa
Commons category
Kitwe
topic's main category
Category:Kitwe
category for people born here
Category:Births in Kitwe
category of associated people
Category:People from Kitwe
native label
Kitwe-Nkana
inception
1936-00-00
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Travel guide

Buy

There are a lot of goods that can be bought from Kitwe. Spectacles can be bought from Indafro Ltd. the optique, City square.Cosmetics, gifts, accessories, perfumes, cards etc. can be bought from Fashion Hut, Matuka Avenue.Clothes can be bought from Kamiza Fashion boutique, Toys can be bought from Galleria.Sports accessories can be bought from Mukape sports shop, Sports pro ltd.Computers and its accessories are sold at AT Computers,Dreamland, CompuZone. Clothes are sold in Pep stores, furniture is sold in IFI furnitures, shoes are sold in Bata and Tyros.

Eat

thumb|upright=1.3|Downtown buildings At the Arabian Nights restaurant, frequented by locals and visitors, the menu offers interesting and diverse eating. Try the Nile Perch fillet on a bed of mushroom risotto.

For Italian food, try Mona Lisa at the Parklands Shopping Center. A popular restaurant with efficient service and a wide variety of dishes, Mona Lisa is frequented by both locals and visitors, particularly on weekends. For a hassle-free evening, it is advisable to go on a weekday, as the area is particularly crowded on weekends.

For Indian food try Dannys restaurant, Hotel Edinburgh and Havmore restaurant. These restaurants are popular for Tandoori chicken, Chicken curry and Naan. These restaurants are cheap and offer buffets on Sundays.

Drink

There are plenty of supermarkets (Shoprite & Pick N pay) where you can get drinks like beer, Coca-Cola, Fanta, juice, Mazoe, Sprite, etc.

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