Kitwe Travel Guide
Zambia
Kitwe is an inland city in Zambia with a population of 762,981. It is in the Copperbelt region, in the north-central part of the country, and uses Zambia’s local time.
Travellers arriving by air can use Southdowns Airport (KIW), the airport serving Kitwe. The city is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not a typical part of a Kitwe visit.
Local time
Population
Weather in Kitwe
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Know before you go
Pays in ZMW
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +260
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Zambia, but it is not mandatory.
Best time to visit Kitwe
Jan
26°26Feb
27°17Mar
27°17Apr
26°10May
26°1Jun
26°0Jul
26°0Aug
28°0Sep
32°0Oct
33°3Nov
30°14Dec
28°20Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Kitwe
Nkana Stadium
stadium arena
2.7 km
Ek Park
cricket ground
1.2 km
Maranatha Church
christian place of worship
2.8 km
Antioch Bible Church
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Freedom Park SDA Church
christian place of worship
2.7 km
Faith Baptist Church Riverside
baptist place of worship
4.4 km
Kitwe Central SDA Congregation
christian place of worship
1 km
UCZ St. Margaret's Kitwe
christian place of worship
1.1 km
Getting there
Southdowns Airport · 11.2 km
Frequently asked Questions
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