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Kalengwa
City in Northwestern, Zambia
Overview
Kalengwa is a small mining town set in Zambia's Northwestern Province, with a history rooted in copper production. It's a close-knit community that offers an authentic look at rural Zambian life and warm local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Northwestern
Population
7,574
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-13.47°, 25.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$75
Cashless
15
English
65
Temperature
22.4°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
19.8°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
1016 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.
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