Chingola
A Zambian Copperbelt city whose economy has been shaped by copper mining since 1943, Chingola is home to the Nchanga Copper Mine and the Nchanga Open Pit, one of the largest open-cast mines in the world. The city sits within reach of water and highland terrain, and has attracted enough independent traveller interest to earn a dedicated Wikivoyage entry.
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- Population256,560
- Nearest water from center 5.4 km3.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.5 km4.0 mi
Nearest airports
Chingola: quick answers
Where is Chingola?
Chingola is in Zambia.
How do you get to Chingola?
The nearest airport is Chingola (CGJ), about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chingola?
The warmest month is October, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 18°C64°F. The wettest month is January, with about 284 mm11.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chingola?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant within 2 km of the centre.