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Luanshya
City in Copperbelt, Zambia
Overview
Luanshya, located in Zambia's Copperbelt region, is a lively mining city known for its copper heritage and tight-knit community. The city combines industrial history with local culture, offering a laid-back pace and friendly atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Copperbelt
Population
147,400
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-13.14°, 28.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$610
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
1030 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NLA
Distance
22 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 62/100.
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