Kalulushi District | |
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Country | Zambia |
Province | Copperbelt Province |
Capital | Kalulushi |
Area | |
• Total | 1,038.3 km2 (400.9 sq mi) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 170,701 |
• Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Kalulushi District is a district of Zambia, located in Copperbelt Province. The capital lies at Kalulushi. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 170,701 people. [1]
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