Kitwe, Copperbelt

Kitwe: Located in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, Kitwe is the country's second-largest city by population and a major industrial and commercial hub.

About

Quick Facts about Kitwe

Population 504,194
Country Zambia
State Copperbelt (Zambia)
Official name Kitwe-Nkana
Latitude & Longitude -12.8024,28.2132
Altitude 3,937 feet / 1200 meters
Establishment January 01, 1936 (90 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00
Local time 06:52:15 (18th April 2026)

Geography

Kitwe is located at 12°48'9"S 28°12'48"E (-12.8024300, 28.2132300).

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Official website of Kitwe

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2008 488,400 - census
2010 504,194 3.13% census
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