Ndola
Ndola | |
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Downtown Ndola | |
| Nickname: NoliNoli | |
| Coordinates: 12°58′08″S 28°37′57″E / 12.96889°S 28.63250°E | |
| Country | Zambia |
| Province | Copperbelt Province |
| District | Ndola District |
| Inception | 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Samuel Munthali |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 627,503 |
| Demonym | Zimandola |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | www |
Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia in terms of size and population, with a population of 627,503 (2022 census), after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development after Lusaka. It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia's copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province. It lies just 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border with DR Congo. It is also home to Zambia's first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.