Choma, Zambia
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Choma Location in Zambia | |
Coordinates: 16°46′16″S 26°59′32″E / 16.77111°S 26.99222°ECoordinates: 16°46′16″S 26°59′32″E / 16.77111°S 26.99222°E | |
Country | Zambia |
Province | Southern Province |
District | Choma District |
Elevation | 4,386 ft (1,337 m) |
Population (2010 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 51,842 |
Choma is a town that serves as the capital of the Southern Province of Zambia. It is also the capital of Choma District, one of the 15 administrative districts in the province.[2]
Location[]
Choma lies on the Lusaka–Livingstone Road, approximately 292 kilometres (181 mi) south-west of Lusaka, the national capital and largest city in Zambia.[3] This is approximately 194 kilometres (121 mi), by road, northeast of Livingstone, the largest city in Zambia's Southern Province.[4] The geographical coordinates of Choma are:16°46'16.0"S, 26°59'32.0"E (Latitude:-16.771111; Longitude:26.992222).[5] Choma sits at an average elevation of 1,337 metres (4,386 ft) above mean sea level.[6]
Population[]
In 1990, the population of Choma was 30,143. In 2000, there were 40,405 people. The 2010 population census and household survey enumerated the population of the town at 51,842 inhabitants.[7] The table below illustrates the same data.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1990 | 30,143 | — |
2000 | 40,405 | +34.0% |
2010 | 51,842 | +28.3% |
source:[7] |
Overview[]
Choma Town is home to a museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern Zambia. The Nkanga River Conservation Area lies approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Choma town.[1]
Education[]
Choma has a range of both state-funded and private schools. Some of the state funded schools include: 1. Choma Day Secondary School, a mission school 2. Choma Secondary School, another mission school 3. Chuundu Day Secondary School 4. Batoka Secondary School 5. Masuku Secondary School, a mission school 6. Macha Girls' Secondary School, another mission school 7. Njase Girls' Secondary School, a mission school 8. St. Mark's Boys' Secondary School, a mission school 9. Swan Comprehensive School 10. St. Frances Davidson Day Secondary School, a mission school and 11.St Mulumba's Special School, named after the Ugandan Saint Matiya Mulumba.[8]
In 2016, the Government of Zambia indicated intentions to construct a public university in Choma, once suitable land is located.[9]
Other considerations[]
Nightlife[]
Choma is home to a number of bars and nightclubs including Club Leelove; DC Nitght Club[10] and Choma Hotel & Bar[11] These establishments have hosted notable Zambian artists including Macky 2, Petersen Zagaze and Mampi.[12]
Food[]
Choma has a variety of restaurants, cafes and street food stalls in Choma, including Wonderbake,[13] Debonair's Pizza, Rachael's Lodge, and PMB Snacklite, within the gardens of Choma Museum. The main market, Makalanguzu, also sells ingredients and traditional street food, including fish, grains, tobacco leaves and roasted corn.[14]
International presence[]
From 2012 to 2017,[15] Choma hosted successive teams of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) youth volunteers working in the areas of health, education and environment.[16][17]
Notable residents[]
Some of the notable residents include the following: 1. Gilbert Choombe, an Olympic boxer 2. Emmanuel Zulu, and 3. Spencer Sautu, a soccer player who plays for the Choma-based Green Eagles F.C.[18]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Central Statistical Office Zambia and City Population (14 July 2019). "Population of Zambian Cities and Urban Centres: Choma". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Zambia Tourism (30 May 2020). "About Choma, Zambia". Lusaka: Zambiatourism.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Google (30 May 2020). "Road Distance Between Lusaka, Zambia and Choma, Zambia" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Google (30 May 2020). "Distance Between Livingstone, Zambia and Choma, Zambia" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Google (30 May 2020). "Location of Choma Town, Choma District, Zambia" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Flood Map (30 May 2020). "Elevation of Choma, Zambia". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b Central Statistical Office Zambia and City Population (14 July 2019). "Population of Zambian Cities and Urban Centres: Choma". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Zambia Yellow Pages (30 May 2020). "Schools in Choma Town". Lusaka: Zambiayp.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Lusaka Times (12 January 2016). "Government to construct a University in Choma". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Zambian Eye (22 January 2014). "A Night at Choma's DC Night Club". Lusaka: Zambianeye.com. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 22 August 2016) on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Zambian Eye (31 January 2014). "Visiting Choma Hotel". Lusaka: Zambianeye.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Jimmy Chibuye (11 August 2018). "Mampi Finds Some Love". Zambia Daily Mail. Lusaka. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Chris McIntyre (5 July 2016). Zambia. Bradt. p. 210. ISBN 9781784770129.
- ^ Zambian Eye (24 April 2015). "Its unacceptable, the biggest market in Choma has no toilet – Aspiring MP". Lusaka: Zambianeye.com. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 22 August 2016) on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Robert Cumber (9 August 2012). "Young people volunteering overseas win praise from MP". London, United Kingdom: Getwestlondon.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Megan Stacey (26 November 2013). "Megan's Unforgettable Zambian Experience". Rotherham, Yorkshire, United Kingdom: Rotherham Advertiser. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Chomba Musika (16 October 2014). "Choma Gets 24 Zambian/UK Youth Volunteers". Zambia Daily Mail. Lusaka. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Lucky Mwewa Chama (21 January 2019). "Opinion: Will The Eagles Continue To Soar High?". Lusaka: Zambianfootball.co.zm. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
External links[]
- Choma District
- Populated places in Southern Province, Zambia