Shibuyunji District | |
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Country | Zambia |
Province | Central Province |
Area | |
• Total | 5,252 km2 (2,028 sq mi) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 127,604 |
• Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Shibuyunji District, also known as Sibuyunji District, is a district of Central Province, Zambia. [1] [2] [3] [4]
It was first separated from Mumbwa District and transferred from Central Province to Lusaka Province in 2012 by President Michael Sata. [3] Then, it was moved back from Lusaka Province to Central Province by President Edgar Lungu in 2018. [5] [2]
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