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Ndola
City in Copperbelt, Zambia
Overview
Ndola is the commercial heartbeat of Zambia's Copperbelt, known for its rich mining history and lively urban culture. The city is a regional hub with tree-lined avenues, busy markets, and colonial-era landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Copperbelt
Population
624,579
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-12.96°, 28.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$778
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$250
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1034 mm
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
177 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NLA
Distance
13 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. 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 57/100.
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