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Kaputa
City in Northern, Zambia
Overview
Kaputa is a small, welcoming town in Northern Zambia, close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known for its relaxed pace, local markets, and proximity to natural attractions like the Kalungwishi River, Kaputa is ideal for travelers looking to experience authentic rural Zambia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Northern
Population
9,210
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-8.47°, 29.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$410
Local Cost
$223
Local Income
$85
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
21.0°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1089 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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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