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Choma
City in Southern, Zambia
Overview
Choma is the commercial capital of Southern Province, Zambia, known for its lively markets and proximity to cultural and natural attractions. Its friendly local atmosphere and accessible amenities make it a welcoming stop for travelers exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Southern
Population
51,842
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-16.81°, 26.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$560
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
20.5°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
16.4°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
805 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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