Fun facts about Kitwe
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Kitwe was founded in 1936 as a supportive part of an expanding copper-mining centre at Nkana.
Kitwe
Zambia
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development and second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 661,901 as of the 2022 census, Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka.
From the “History” section
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Nkana cobalt mine is the deepest mine on the Zambian Copperbelt, with two shafts below 1,300 meters.
Kitwe
Zambia
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development and second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 661,901 as of the 2022 census, Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka.
From the “Mining” section
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Kitwe has a number of private schools, including Kitwe International School, which offers degree programs by distance.
Kitwe
Zambia
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development and second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 661,901 as of the 2022 census, Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka.
From the “Education” section
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About 98.5% of Kitwe's population are Christians, with some minority groups including Muslims and Hindus.
Kitwe
Zambia
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development and second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 661,901 as of the 2022 census, Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka.
From the “Demographics” section
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Kitwe is twinned with Baia Mare, Romania and Detroit, United States.
Kitwe
Zambia
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development and second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 661,901 as of the 2022 census, Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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Photo: Mike Rosenberg from London, England · CC BY 2.0