Chavuma District | |
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 District location in Zambia | |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Province | North-Western Province |
| Capital | Chavuma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,924.1 km2 (1,901.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 54,959 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Chavuma District is a district of Zambia, located in North-Western Province. The capital lies at Chavuma. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 54,959 people. [1]
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Copperbelt Province is a province in Zambia which covers the mineral-rich Copperbelt, and farming and bush areas to the south. It was the backbone of the Northern Rhodesian economy during British colonial rule and fuelled the hopes of the immediate post-independence period, but its economic importance was severely damaged by a crash in global copper prices in 1973. The province adjoins the Haut-Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is similarly mineral-rich.
Chavuma Falls is a small waterfall on the Zambezi River in northwestern Zambia close to the town of Chavuma, lying immediately south of the border with Angola. During the wet season, the waterfalls are generally overwhelmed by the flow of the river but become visible as the dry season progresses. The falls have a mean annual discharge of 555 m3/s and are only a few meters high. In 2018, Zambia proposed to develop a hydroelectric power station at Chavuma Falls to boost energy production and stimulate economic activities in the area.
Kabompo is a town in north-western Zambia, lying on the Kabompo River with a population over 88,000 people. It is surrounded by teak forest and is home to a Roman Catholic mission. Kabompo was founded in the 1900s or even earlier than that, the district centre was first situated in Nkulwashi before it was moved to its current location. The district boasts of its significance towards its contribution to the nation's food security through Food Reserve Agency (FRA). Even in the late 60's and early 70's Kabompo was very active in agricultural activities through NAMBOARD.
Chavuma is a town in the North-Western Province of Zambia, lying immediately south of the border with Angola. The town is approximately 1,100 kilometers from Lusaka and 11 kilometers from the Angolan border town of Kalipande. It lies on the Zambezi River. Local attractions include the Chavuma Falls, while a market takes place on the border, permitting people from both nations to trade.
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Kabompo District is a district of Zambia, located in North-Western Province. The capital lies at Kabompo. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 65,760 people.
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Zambezi District is a district of Zambia, located in North-Western Province. The capital lies at Zambezi. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 108,220 people. It consists of two constituencies, namely Zambezi West and Zambezi East.
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Sinazongwe District is a district of Zambia, located in Southern Province. The capital lies at Sinazongwe. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 159,055 people.
Mpongwe District is a district of Zambia, located in Copperbelt Province. The capital lies at Mpongwe. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 135,486 people.
Chavuma is a constituency of the National Assembly of Zambia. It covers 13 wards, including the town of Chavuma and the surrounding rural area in Chavuma District of North-Western Province.
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| Central Province | |
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| Copperbelt Province | |
| Eastern Province | |
| Luapula Province | |
| Lusaka Province | |
| Muchinga Province | |
| Northern Province | |
| North-Western Province | |
| Southern Province | |
| Western Province | |
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