Katete District | |
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Country | Zambia |
Province | Eastern Province |
Capital | Katete |
Area | |
• Total | 2,455.8 km2 (948.2 sq mi) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 214,072 |
• Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Katete District with headquarters at Katete in Eastern Province, Zambia, includes woodland in the north sloping down into the Luangwa Valley, good farmland amid rocky hills in the centre, and deforested plateau exposed to soil erosion and degradation in the south along the border with Mozambique. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 214,072 people. [1] It consists of two constituencies, namely Mkaika and Milanzi.
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.
Eastern Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces. The province lies between the Luangwa River and borders with Malawi to the east and Mozambique to the south, from Isoka in the northeast to the north of Luangwa in the south. The provincial capital is Chipata. Eastern province has an area of 51,476 km2 (19,875 sq mi), locally shares border with three other provinces of the country and is divided into fifteen districts.
Chadiza District with the headquarters at Chadiza lies in the extreme south-east corner of Zambia, bordering Mozambique to its south. The eastern half of the district is characterised by wooded rocky hills rising to 1330 m while the western half has the same character as the land around Chadiza town. This part of the district has been almost completely deforested and suffers soil erosion. In 2012, most of the eastern part of the district was declared its own district, namely Vubwi District.
Chinsali District with headquarters at Chinsali is located in Muchinga Province, Zambia.
Kapiri Mposhi District is a district of Zambia, located in Central Province. The capital lies at Kapiri Mposhi. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 371,068 people.
Mkushi District is a district of Zambia, located in Central Province. The capital lies at Mkushi. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 208,635 people. The Great North Road and TAZARA railway run through Mkushi district, connecting Kapiri Mposhi with Serenje, Mpika, Kasama & Tanzania. The area is largely undeveloped and home to numerous natural attractions including Lunsemfwa Wonder Gorge, Changwena Falls, and historic Fort Elwes.
Serenje District is a district of Zambia, located in Central Province. The capital lies at Serenje. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 158,192 people. It consists of two constituencies, namely Serenje and Muchinga. The district contains Lake Lusiwasi.
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.
Luanshya District is a district of Zambia, located in Copperbelt Province. The capital lies at Luanshya. As of the 2022 Zambian census, the district had a population of 211,966 people.
Luangwa District is a district of Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 35,933 people.
Kasempa District is a district of Zambia, located in North-Western Province. The capital lies at Kasempa. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 111,272 people.
Mwinilunga District is a district of Zambia, located in North-Western Province. The capital lies at Mwinilunga. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 136,770 people.
Kalomo District is a district of Zambia, located in Southern Province. The capital lies at Kalomo. As of the 2022 Zambian census, the district had a population of 274,640 people.
Mazabuka District is a district of Zambia, located in Southern Province. The capital lies at Mazabuka. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 232,045 people.
Petauke District is a district of Zambia, located in Eastern Province. The capital lies at Petauke. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 259,385 people. It consists of two constituencies, namely Petauke Central and Kaumbwe.
Isoka District is a district of Zambia, located in Muchinga Province. The capital lies at Isoka. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 111,599 people.
Luwingu District is a district of Zambia, located in Northern Province. The capital lies at Luwingu. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 101,142 people.
Mbala District is a district of Zambia, located in Northern Province. The capital lies at Mbala. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 161,595 people.
Mpika District is a district of Zambia, located in Muchinga Province. The capital lies at Mpika. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 149,063 people. With the Luangwa River forming its eastern border, it has most of the South Luangwa National Park within its boundaries. It also contains the North Luangwa National Park.
The Sinda District is a district of Zambia, located in the Eastern Province. It was created in 2012 by taking part of Petauke District and part of Katete District. It consists of two constituencies, namely Sinda and Kapoche. The district shares boundaries with the districts of Petauke, Lusangazi and Katete. It also borders the country of Mozambique.
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