Kasumbalesa, Zambia Explained

Official Name:Kasumbalesa
Pushpin Map:Zambia
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Zambia
Placement on map is approximate
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Zambia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Copperbelt
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Chililabombwe District
Subdivision Type5:Constituency
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:MP
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2019 Estimate
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:-12.2681°N 27.7944°W
Elevation Ft:4568

Kasumbalesa 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]

Location

Kasumbalesa is located in Chililabombwe District, Copperbelt Province, approximately 17km (11miles) north of the town of Chililabombwe, where the district headquarters are located,[2] and just north-east of Konkola. Kasumbalesa is about 153.5km (95.4miles), 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). The average elevation of Kasumbalesa is 4568feet, above sea level.[4]

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] [5]

Atlas Mara Bank Zambia Limited maintains a branch in the town.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12 May 2019 . Zambia DRC Border Post Set For Facelift . . 17 May 2019 . Michael . Chawe . Nairobi.
  2. Web site: Globefeed.com . Distance between Chilabombwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia and Zambia Revenue Authority, Kasumbalesa, Chililabombwe District, Zambia . 17 May 2019 . 17 May 2019 . Globefeed.com.
  3. Web site: Globefeed.com . Distance between Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia and Zambia Revenue Authority, Kasumbalesa, Chililabombwe District, Zambia . 17 May 2019 . 17 May 2019 . Globefeed.com.
  4. Web site: Elevation of Kasumbalesa. 2019 . 17 May 2019 . Distancesto.com . Distancesto.com.
  5. Web site: Zambia and DRC agree to resolve the Kasumbalesa Border congestion . 3 December 2018 . Lusaka Times . 17 May 2019 . Lusaka Times Staff.