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Solwezi
City in Northwestern, Zambia
Overview
Solwezi is a dynamic mining town that serves as the gateway to Northwestern Zambia. Known for its copper mining activity, it blends busy local markets with laid-back rural charm, offering visitors a true look at Zambian life beyond the tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Northwestern
Population
90,856
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-12.17°, 26.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$835
Local Cost
$369
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
70
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
4.3°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1199 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SLI
Distance
3 km
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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.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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