Kasumbalesa, Zambia

Kasumbalesa, Zambia is a town in Zambia, that sits across the international border from the much larger town of Kasumbalesa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a major crossing point for human traffic and cargo, between the two countries.[1]

Kasumbalesa
Kasumbalesa
Location in Zambia
Placement on map is approximate
Coordinates: 12°16′05″S 27°47′40″E
Country Zambia
ProvinceCopperbelt
DistrictChililabombwe District
Elevation
4,568 ft (1,392 m)

Location

Kasumbalesa is located in Chililabombwe District, Copperbelt Province, approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi), north of the city of Chililabombwe, where the district headquarters are located.[2] Kasumbalesa is about 153.5 kilometres (95 mi), by road, northwest of Ndola, the largest city and capital of the Copperbelt Province.[3] The geographical coordinates of Kasumbalesa, Zambia are 12°16'05.0"S, 27°47'40.0"E (Latitude:-12.268056; Longtude:27.794444).[4] The average elevation of Kasumbalesa is 4,568 feet (1,392 m), above sea level.[5]

Overview

Kasumbalesa is a busy road-crossing point between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, clearing in excess of 500 long-haul trucks daily in each direction. The infrastructure on the Zambian side of the border has been lacking, as of May 2019. Of particular concern, is the lack of public toilet facilities, posing a health risk.[1]

Plans are underway to improve infrastructure including the construction of a larger parking yard for long-distance trucks, the construction of hotels and restaurants and the provision of public toilets, through public-private-partnership arrangements.[1][6]

Finance Bank Zambia Limited (soon to be Equity Bank Zambia Limited) maintains a branch in the town.[7]

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See also

References
  1. Chawe, Michael (12 May 2019). "Zambia DRC Border Post Set For Facelift". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  2. Globefeed.com (17 May 2019). "Distance between Chilabombwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia and Zambia Revenue Authority, Kasumbalesa, Chililabombwe District, Zambia". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  3. Globefeed.com (17 May 2019). "Distance between Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia and Zambia Revenue Authority, Kasumbalesa, Chililabombwe District, Zambia". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  4. Google (17 May 2019). "Location of Kasumbalesa, Zambia" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  5. Distancesto.com (2019). "Elevation of Kasumbalesa". Distancesto.com. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  6. Lusaka Times Staff (3 December 2018). "Zambia and DRC agree to resolve the Kasumbalesa Border congestion". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  7. Google (17 May 2019). "Location of Finance Bank Zambia Limited, Kasumbalesa Branch" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
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