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Chingola District
City in Copperbelt, Zambia
Overview
Chingola District sits in Zambia's Copperbelt and is known as a major mining town with a friendly atmosphere. The city offers a blend of lively markets, green parks, and a taste of authentic Zambian life, making it a practical base for travelers interested in industry and everyday culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Copperbelt
Population
299,936
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-12.48°, 27.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
48
Monthly Cost
$710
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$320
Cashless
38
English
74
Temperature
20.8°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
4.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1201 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CGJ
Distance
27 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 61/100.
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