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Chipata
City in Eastern, Zambia
Overview
Chipata is the busy gateway to Eastern Zambia, known for its lively markets, diverse cultures, and as the main stopover to South Luangwa National Park. The city blends urban amenities with authentic Zambian charm amidst a backdrop of rolling hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Eastern
Population
327,059
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-13.63°, 32.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$495
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
65
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
19.2°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
937 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CIP
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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