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Chifwisha Destination Guide
Delve into Chifwisha in Zambia
Chifwisha in the region of North-Western is located in Zambia - some 401 mi or ( 645 km ) North-West of Lusaka , the country's capital .
Local time in Chifwisha is now 06:11 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Saurimo, Ricunde, Caripande, Solwezi, and Sayito. While being here, you might want to check out Saurimo . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chifwisha ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Chavuma Falls
Chavuma Falls is a small waterfall on the Zambezi River in northwestern Zambia close to the border with Angola and the town of Chavuma. During the wet season they are generally overwhelmed by the flow of the river, but become visible as the dry season progresses. They are only a few metres high.
Located at -13.10 22.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Chavuma
Chavuma is a town in North Western Zambia, lying immediately south of the border with Angola. it is about 1,100 kilometers from Lusaka and 11 kilometers from the Angolan border town of Kalipande. It lies on the Zambezi River and the M8 road. Local attractions include the Chavuma Falls, while a market takes place on the border, permitting people from both nations to trade. Chavuma has a population of fewer than 25,000 mostly from the Luvale people. Most are subsistence farmers and fishermen.
Located at -13.07 22.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Karipande
Karipande is a village in Alto Zambeze, Moxico, Angola. Distance to Luena: 600 km Population: 7.000 hab Mayor (Soba): Mukumbi Munhau Relevance: Place of the murder of the "Commander Hoji-ya-Henda" aka José Mendes de Carvalho at the age of 27 years. He was buried near the river Lundoji, about 30 kilometers of the older headquarters of Karipande in the Eastern front/3rd Political-Military Region. (14, April, 1968)
Located at -12.98 22.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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