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Kafue
City in Lusaka, Zambia
Overview
Kafue is a small but dynamic town situated along the Kafue River, about 48 km south of Lusaka. It's known for its industry, busy markets, and easy access to the Kafue National Park, making it a practical stop for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Lusaka
Population
71,573
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-15.77°, 28.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$625
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$130
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
18.6°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
716 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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