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'''Chingola''' is a city in Zambia's [[Copperbelt Province]], the country's | '''Chingola''' is a city in Zambia's [[Copperbelt Province]], the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 157,340 (2008 census). It is the home of Nchanga Copper Mine, a deep-shaft high-grade content copper mining operation, which subsequently (in the 1960s) led to the development of two open pit operations, [[Chingola Open Pit]] and then [[Nchanga Open Pit]] (the latter being the second largest open cast mine in the world). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Mines at Chingola== | ==Mines at Chingola== | ||
[[Nchanga Mines]] | [[Nchanga Mines]] Open Pit workings lie in an arc 11 km long around the west and north of the town, covering nearly 30 km². The deepest part of the pit is 400 m lower than the surrounding plateau. | ||
See [[Copperbelt Province]] for the history of the copper-mining industry. | See [[Copperbelt Province]] for the history of the copper-mining industry. | ||
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In 2013, a direct link to the [[Benguela Railway]] in Angola was proposed. | In 2013, a direct link to the [[Benguela Railway]] in Angola was proposed. | ||
In Chingola, the main road to | In Chingola, the main road to Lubumbashi in DR Congo via [[Chililabombwe]] and [[Konkola]] branches off the main Copperbelt highway running south-east from [[Kitwe]] going north-west to [[Solwezi]]. | ||
Chingola is served by [[Kasompe Airport]], | Chingola is served by [[Kasompe Airport]], IATA code CGJ. | ||
Chingola is rated 5th on the most developed cities in Zambia. | Chingola is rated 5th on the most developed cities in Zambia. | ||
The most developed areas are Nchanga South & River Side. Chingola is known to be one of the best internet service provided cities in Zambia. It is also served by 2 shopping malls: The Park Mall and the Motherland Shopping Mall. | The most developed areas are Nchanga South & River Side. Chingola is known to be one of the best internet service provided cities in Zambia. It is also served by 2 shopping malls: The Park Mall and the Motherland Shopping Mall. | ||
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====Other features==== | ====Other features==== | ||
* [[Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage]], a sanctuary for | * [[Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage]], a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees lies 60 km north-west of Chingola. | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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== Notable people born in Chingola == | == Notable people born in Chingola == | ||
* [[Samuel Matete]] (born 1968), Zambian athlete | * [[Samuel Matete]] (born 1968), Zambian athlete | ||
* [[Felix Bwalya]] (born 1970), Zambian boxer (d. 1997) | * [[Felix Bwalya]] (born 1970), Zambian boxer (d. 1997) | ||
* Sam Mwape (born 1983), Zambian athlete. | * [[Sam Mwape]] (born 1983), Zambian athlete. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Places in Zambia]] | [[Category:Places in Zambia]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Copperbelt Province]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:57, 27 February 2017
| Chingola | |
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| Country |  Zambia |
| Province | Copperbelt Province |
| District | Chingola District |
| Elevation | 4,472 ft (1,363 m) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 157,340 |
| Climate | Cwa |
Chingola is a city in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 157,340 (2008 census). It is the home of Nchanga Copper Mine, a deep-shaft high-grade content copper mining operation, which subsequently (in the 1960s) led to the development of two open pit operations, Chingola Open Pit and then Nchanga Open Pit (the latter being the second largest open cast mine in the world).
History
Chingola was founded somewhat later than the cities in the south-eastern half of the Copperbelt, in 1943, when the Nchanga Mine was started up. It is known to be the cleanest town in Zambia.
Mines at Chingola
Nchanga Mines Open Pit workings lie in an arc 11 km long around the west and north of the town, covering nearly 30 km². The deepest part of the pit is 400 m lower than the surrounding plateau.
See Copperbelt Province for the history of the copper-mining industry.
Communications
A freight-only branch of Zambian Railways services the town from Kitwe. The branch includes the movement of copper ore to the smelters at Nkana in Kitwe.
In 2013, a direct link to the Benguela Railway in Angola was proposed.
In Chingola, the main road to Lubumbashi in DR Congo via Chililabombwe and Konkola branches off the main Copperbelt highway running south-east from Kitwe going north-west to Solwezi.
Chingola is served by Kasompe Airport, IATA code CGJ. Chingola is rated 5th on the most developed cities in Zambia. The most developed areas are Nchanga South & River Side. Chingola is known to be one of the best internet service provided cities in Zambia. It is also served by 2 shopping malls: The Park Mall and the Motherland Shopping Mall.
Health Facilities
The town has two hospitals: Nchanga North General Hospital (Government-owned, bed capacity 283) and Nchanga South Hospital (privately owned by the KCM (Konkola Copper Mines Plc), bed capacity about 100).
Features of Chingola
National Monuments
- Hippo Pool on the Kafue River, 10 km north.
Other features
- Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees lies 60 km north-west of Chingola.
Maps
Statistics
- Elevation = 1363m
- Population = 53,971
Notable people born in Chingola
- Samuel Matete (born 1968), Zambian athlete
- Felix Bwalya (born 1970), Zambian boxer (d. 1997)
- Sam Mwape (born 1983), Zambian athlete.
