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Frequently asked questions
Is Kitwe a town or a city?
Kitwe is a city with a population of over 500,000. It's the third-largest city by size in Zambia and one of the country's most developed commercial and industrial regions.
What is Kitwe famous for?
Kitwe is famous for being the base of Zambian mining operations. It has massive copper, cobalt, and emerald deposits and is home to many large mining companies.
What language is spoken in Kitwe?
Bemba is the indigenous language prominently spoken in Zambia. Of over 70 languages spoken in the country, Bemba is the most commonly spoken in the Copperbelt regions, including Kitwe. A significant percentage, mainly white-collar workers, also speak English.
How big is Kitwe?
Kitwe's land area is 777 square kilometers (77,700 hectares). It’s the second-most populated city in Zambia, only surpassed by the capital city of Lusaka.
What is the meaning of Kitwe?
As the story goes, the first settlers in the city found the big head of a dead animal near the river bank and called it "Ichitwe," meaning "a big head." Eventually, after white men and other tribes arrived in the region, it was renamed Kitwe.
Is Chingola in Kitwe?
No, Chingola is a separate city nearly 50 kilometres from Kitwe by taxi. Like Kitwe, Chingola is famous for its mining-based economy.
Which city is bigger, Kitwe or Ndola?
Ndola has a bigger land area than Kitwe, although it has a smaller population. Ndola spans roughly 1,100 square kilometers, compared to Kitwe’s 777 square kilometers. The driving distance from Ndola to Kitwe is 63 kilometers, which you can take by taxi at an affordable cost.