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Mkanda Destination Guide

Delve into Mkanda in Zambia

Mkanda in the region of Eastern is a city in Zambia - some 333 mi or ( 535 km ) North-East of Lusaka , the country's capital .

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Current time in Mkanda is now 02:21 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Songea, Tepeka, Seremaki, Nkhala, and Mkanda. While being here, make sure to check out Songea . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mkanda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Chipata

Chipata, population 98,416, is the capital of the Eastern Province of Zambia. Having a boma, a market, a hospital, a shopping centre and a number of schools, Chipata is the business and adminstrative hub that serves the region. The town boasts a golf course, an airstrip, a mosque, and even a "welcome arch". The two languages spoken are Nyanja and English, plus some Indian languages, as a large number of Zambian Indians live in the town.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -13.65 32.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
Tags: Eastern Province, Zambia, Populated places in Zambia, Provincial capitals in Zambia