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'''Chipata''' is the 5th developed City in Zambia, behind Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, it's population  is 455,783. Chipata
is the capital of the Eastern Province of [[Zambia]]. Having a Town, a Modern Market , a Central hospital, shopping Malls,  University,Colleges  and a number of schools, Chipata is the business and administrative hub that serves the region. The town boasts a four star hotel, a golf course, an [[Chipata Airport|airport]], a mosque, and even a "welcome arch".Developed areas includes Kalongwezi, Moth,and Bombay.


Chipata is the 5th developed City in Zambia, behind Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, it's population  is 455,783. Chipata
The town is the regional head of the [[Ngoni people|Ngoni]] of Zambia.  As such, [[Ngoni language|Ngoni]] is the primary language, although [[Nyanja]] and English are widely spoken, plus some Indian languages, as a large number of [[Indians in Zambia|Zambian Indians]] live in the town.  Chipata is located near the border with Malawi, and lies on the [[Great East Road]] which connects the capitals Lilongwe (130 km) and [[Lusaka]] (550 km).  The town is a popular access point for the [[South Luangwa National Park]].They is a very good road network in chipata
is the capital of the [[Eastern Province, Zambia|Eastern Province]] of [[Zambia]]. Having a Town, a Modern Market , a Central hospital, shopping Malls,  University,Colleges  and a number of schools, Chipata is the business and administrative hub that serves the region. The town boasts a four star hotel, a [[golf course]], an [[Chipata Airport|airport]], a [[mosque]], and even a [[arch|"welcome arch"]].Developed areas includes Kalongwezi, Moth,and Bombay.
 
The town is the regional head of the [[Ngoni people|Ngoni]] of Zambia.  As such, [[Ngoni language|Ngoni]] is the primary language, although [[Nyanja]] and [[English language|English]] are widely spoken, plus some Indian languages, as a large number of [[Indians in Zambia|Zambian Indians]] live in the town.  Chipata is located near the border with [[Malawi]], and lies on the [[Great East Road (Zambia)|Great East Road]] which connects the capitals [[Lilongwe]] (130 km) and [[Lusaka]] (550 km).  The town is a popular access point for the [[South Luangwa National Park]].They is a very good road network in chipata


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
Chipata comes from the Ngoni word "Chimpata" meaning "large space,"  in reference to the town situated in a shallow valley between hills.  The central neighborhood of Kapata, the original center of town, comes from the Ngoni phrase meaning "small space."
Chipata comes from the Ngoni word "Chimpata" meaning "large space,"  in reference to the town situated in a shallow valley between hills.  The central neighborhood of Kapata, the original center of town, comes from the Ngoni phrase meaning "small space."


Chipata was formerly known as '''Fort Jameson''' (and informally as "Fort Jimmy"), being named after [[Leander Starr Jameson]], a 19th-century politician and adventurer.  Even during the colonial period, few agreed that Jameson, who is mainly known for his part in the unwise [[Jameson Raid]], fully deserved the honour of having any town named after him.  Like [[Mchinji|'Fort Manning']] and '[[Mansa, Zambia|Fort Rosebery]]', Fort Jameson was called a "fort" because the local government offices, the [[Boma (enclosure)|"boma"]], were once fortified.
Chipata was formerly known as '''Fort Jameson''' (and informally as "Fort Jimmy"), being named after Leander Starr Jameson, a 19th-century politician and adventurer.  Even during the colonial period, few agreed that Jameson, who is mainly known for his part in the unwise Jameson Raid, fully deserved the honour of having any town named after him.  Like 'Fort Manning' and 'Fort Rosebery' ([[Mansa]]), Fort Jameson was called a "fort" because the local government offices, the "boma", were once fortified.


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
[[Image:Chipata side street.JPG|thumb|right|Saturday Market in Chipata]] A rail link to Chipata from Malawi  (via [[Mchinji ]]) opened in August 2011.<ref>http://www.afrol.com/articles/36610</ref>  Chipata will now act as the Zambian railhead and entry point from Malawi and beyond.  In the pipeline since 1982, the short link (about 35&nbsp;km) provides a through-route for rail traffic from Zambia via Malawi to the Indian Ocean [[List of deep water ports|deepwater port]] at [[Nacala]] in [[Mozambique]].<ref>[http://www.mg.co.za/articledirect.aspx?articleId=317537 "New rail link to boost Southern African trade."] ''Mail & Guardian''.</ref> The route and alignment of the line has been laid out, including the site of Chipata station and the basic station building.<ref>[[Google Earth]] has high resolution photos of the station at lat. -13.671, long. 32.642.</ref> The route will provide an alternative to two existing rail routes to the Indian Ocean, at [[Dar es Salaam]] and [[Beira, Mozambique|Beira]].<ref>http://www.rra.co.za/media.cgi?id=7186&action=easyprint</ref>
[[Image:Chipata side street.JPG|thumb|right|Saturday Market in Chipata]] A rail link to Chipata from Malawi  (via Mchinji) opened in August 2011.<ref>http://www.afrol.com/articles/36610</ref>  Chipata will now act as the Zambian railhead and entry point from Malawi and beyond.  In the pipeline since 1982, the short link (about 35&nbsp;km) provides a through-route for rail traffic from Zambia via Malawi to the Indian Ocean deepwater port at Nacala in Mozambique.<ref>[http://www.mg.co.za/articledirect.aspx?articleId=317537 "New rail link to boost Southern African trade."] ''Mail & Guardian''.</ref> The route and alignment of the line has been laid out, including the site of Chipata station and the basic station building.<ref> Google Earth has high resolution photos of the station at lat. -13.671, long. 32.642.</ref> The route will provide an alternative to two existing rail routes to the Indian Ocean, at Dar es Salaam and Beira.<ref>http://www.rra.co.za/media.cgi?id=7186&action=easyprint</ref>


In 2015 it was proposed to build a railing to [[Serenje]], a small town on the TAZARA railway line.<ref>http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/article/linking-chipata-to-tazara</ref>
In 2015 it was proposed to build a railing to [[Serenje]], a small town on the TAZARA railway line.<ref>http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/article/linking-chipata-to-tazara</ref>
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| url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG__I/ZA/67581.TXT
| title = Chipata MET Climate Normals 1961–1990
| title = Chipata MET Climate Normals 1961–1990
| publisher = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/zambia.pdf UN Map]
* [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/zambia.pdf UN Map]


[[Category:Populated places in Eastern Province, Zambia]]
[[Category:Eastern Province]]
[[Category:Provincial capitals in Zambia]]
[[Category:Provincial capitals in Zambia]]
[[Category:Populated places in Zambia]]
[[Category:Places in Zambia]]

Latest revision as of 12:53, 16 January 2023

Chipata
Chipata View.jpg
CountryFlag of Zambia.svg Zambia
ProvinceEastern Province
DistrictChipata District
Elevation3,740 ft (1,140 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total455,783
ClimateAw

Chipata is the 5th developed City in Zambia, behind Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, it's population is 455,783. Chipata is the capital of the Eastern Province of Zambia. Having a Town, a Modern Market , a Central hospital, shopping Malls, University,Colleges and a number of schools, Chipata is the business and administrative hub that serves the region. The town boasts a four star hotel, a golf course, an airport, a mosque, and even a "welcome arch".Developed areas includes Kalongwezi, Moth,and Bombay.

The town is the regional head of the Ngoni of Zambia. As such, Ngoni is the primary language, although Nyanja and English are widely spoken, plus some Indian languages, as a large number of Zambian Indians live in the town. Chipata is located near the border with Malawi, and lies on the Great East Road which connects the capitals Lilongwe (130 km) and Lusaka (550 km). The town is a popular access point for the South Luangwa National Park.They is a very good road network in chipata

Etymology

Chipata comes from the Ngoni word "Chimpata" meaning "large space," in reference to the town situated in a shallow valley between hills. The central neighborhood of Kapata, the original center of town, comes from the Ngoni phrase meaning "small space."

Chipata was formerly known as Fort Jameson (and informally as "Fort Jimmy"), being named after Leander Starr Jameson, a 19th-century politician and adventurer. Even during the colonial period, few agreed that Jameson, who is mainly known for his part in the unwise Jameson Raid, fully deserved the honour of having any town named after him. Like 'Fort Manning' and 'Fort Rosebery' (Mansa), Fort Jameson was called a "fort" because the local government offices, the "boma", were once fortified.

Transport

Saturday Market in Chipata

A rail link to Chipata from Malawi (via Mchinji) opened in August 2011.[1] Chipata will now act as the Zambian railhead and entry point from Malawi and beyond. In the pipeline since 1982, the short link (about 35 km) provides a through-route for rail traffic from Zambia via Malawi to the Indian Ocean deepwater port at Nacala in Mozambique.[2] The route and alignment of the line has been laid out, including the site of Chipata station and the basic station building.[3] The route will provide an alternative to two existing rail routes to the Indian Ocean, at Dar es Salaam and Beira.[4]

In 2015 it was proposed to build a railing to Serenje, a small town on the TAZARA railway line.[5]

Climate

Climate data for Chipata
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 32.1
(89.8)
31.8
(89.2)
32.4
(90.3)
32.7
(90.9)
32.2
(90)
29.9
(85.8)
29.9
(85.8)
33.0
(91.4)
36.1
(97)
37.5
(99.5)
38.0
(100.4)
34.9
(94.8)
38.0
(100.4)
Average high °C (°F) 27.2
(81)
27.4
(81.3)
27.8
(82)
27.6
(81.7)
26.6
(79.9)
25.0
(77)
24.9
(76.8)
27.1
(80.8)
30.3
(86.5)
32.1
(89.8)
31.2
(88.2)
28.1
(82.6)
27.9
(82.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 22.1
(71.8)
22.0
(71.6)
22.0
(71.6)
21.4
(70.5)
20.0
(68)
18.2
(64.8)
18.1
(64.6)
20.4
(68.7)
23.9
(75)
25.6
(78.1)
24.9
(76.8)
22.6
(72.7)
21.8
(71.2)
Average low °C (°F) 18.2
(64.8)
18.0
(64.4)
17.9
(64.2)
16.7
(62.1)
14.2
(57.6)
11.7
(53.1)
11.8
(53.2)
14.2
(57.6)
17.7
(63.9)
19.9
(67.8)
19.6
(67.3)
18.6
(65.5)
16.5
(61.7)
Record low °C (°F) 13.2
(55.8)
13.2
(55.8)
11.8
(53.2)
9.7
(49.5)
6.5
(43.7)
3.3
(37.9)
4.0
(39.2)
3.7
(38.7)
7.2
(45)
12.4
(54.3)
12.8
(55)
13.3
(55.9)
3.3
(37.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 252.7
(9.949)
225.4
(8.874)
166.9
(6.571)
49.6
(1.953)
4.4
(0.173)
1.1
(0.043)
0.3
(0.012)
0.0
(0)
0.8
(0.031)
13.1
(0.516)
81.9
(3.224)
220.7
(8.689)
1,016.9
(40.035)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 20 18 14 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 19 88
Average relative humidity (%) 80.7 81.5 78.8 72.1 64.4 59.8 55.9 48.9 42.7 45.2 56.6 75.4 63.5
Mean monthly sunshine hours 158.1 148.4 201.5 234.0 266.6 258.0 260.4 275.9 276.0 269.7 216.0 167.4 2,732
Source: NOAA[6]

See also

References

  1. http://www.afrol.com/articles/36610
  2. "New rail link to boost Southern African trade." Mail & Guardian.
  3. Google Earth has high resolution photos of the station at lat. -13.671, long. 32.642.
  4. http://www.rra.co.za/media.cgi?id=7186&action=easyprint
  5. http://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/article/linking-chipata-to-tazara
  6. Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).

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