Chipata
Chipata | |
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| Chipata | |
| Coordinates: 13°38′43″S 32°38′47″E / 13.64528°S 32.64639°E | |
| Country | Zambia |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| District | Chipata District |
| Founded | 1898 |
| City status | 2017 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Mayor | George Mwanza |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 59.44 sq mi (153.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Population (2022) | |
| 327,059 | |
| • Density | 501/sq mi (193.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Area code | +260 216 |
| Climate | Aw |
Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017. The city has undergone rapid economic and infrastructure growth in the years, leading up to city status.