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Chama
City in Muchinga, Zambia
Overview
Chama is a small, lively town in Zambia's Muchinga Province, serving as a gateway to the remote and scenic Luangwa Valley. Known for its rural charm, local markets, and proximity to important nature reserves, it offers an authentic Zambian experience off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Muchinga
Population
7,029
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-11.21°, 33.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$490
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
35
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
8.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1026 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 2025-12-07.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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