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Kitwe, Copperbelt

Zambia

City12.8024° S, 28.2132° E

Kitwe is a city in Copperbelt, Zambia. The recorded population is 665,961.

Population665,961
ProvinceCopperbelt
Coordinates12.8024° S, 28.2132° E
CountryZambia
Rank in Zambia#2 of 12,879

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About Kitwe

At coordinates 12.80° S, 28.21° E, Kitwe lies in the Southern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Copperbelt in Zambia.

Kitwe has 665,961 inhabitants, making it the #2 most populated locality in Zambia out of 12,879 registered.

Cities in Copperbelt

The Copperbelt region of Zambia is home to Kitwe and other cities such as Ndola, Chingola, Luanshya. Kitwe has 665,961 inhabitants.

Ndola627,503Chingola256,560Luanshya193,293Mufulira169,136Chililabombwe113,876Kalulushi104,046Chambishi34,888Mapalo26,986Mpongwe25,388Ibenga14,056

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Kitwe includes 17 nearby cities and towns.

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ParklandsNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Buchi and KamitondoCity
2.1 km
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NkanaCity
2.8 km
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BulangililoCity
3.5 km
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MindoloCity
4 km
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IpusukiloNeighborhood
4.1 km
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WusakileCity
5.2 km
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WusikiliCity
5.3 km
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NdekeNeighborhood
6 km
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GarnetonCity
8.7 km
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ChamboliCity
9.2 km
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ChibulumaCity
10 km
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KalulushiCity · 104,046 inhab.
13.6 km
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KansuswaCity
22.7 km
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SempalaCity
23.2 km
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Chief NkanaCity
23.4 km
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Saint Joseph’sCity
23.9 km

Universities in Kitwe

Kitwe is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Copperbelt University1987——
Mukuba University1974——
Zambia Catholic University2008——
Zambia Forestry College1949——
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#1 Lusaka2,212,301#2 Kitwe665,961#3 Ndola627,503#4 Chipata327,059#5 Solwezi301,370
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kitwe?

Kitwe has a population of 665,961. It ranks #2 in Zambia by population.

What province or state is Kitwe in?

Kitwe is located in Copperbelt, Zambia.

Where is Kitwe located?

Kitwe is located at coordinates 12.80° S, 28.21° E in Copperbelt, Zambia.

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