Luanshya
Founded after prospector William Collier discovered copper ore beneath a fallen roan antelope on the Luanshya River, this Copperbelt city in Zambia carries an unusually specific origin story. The mining company that followed was named Roan Antelope Copper Mines Ltd, and the town earned a reputation in the 1960s as the "Garden Town of the Copperbelt" for its public parks. The Roan Antelope Rugby Club once held a Guinness World Record for the tallest rugby posts in the world.
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- Population193,293
- Nearest water from center 2.2 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 16 km9.8 mi
Nearest airports
Luanshya: quick answers
Where is Luanshya?
Luanshya is in Zambia.
How do you get to Luanshya?
The nearest airport is Ndola (NLA), about 1 hr 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Luanshya?
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 263 mm10.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Luanshya?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.