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Kabwe

Kabwe is the capital of Zambia's Central Province, founded after lead and zinc deposits were discovered in 1902. Once known as Broken Hill, it's a good place to learn about the region's mining history.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Kabwe
Gateway airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Best season
Apr–Sep
Time zone
Africa/Lusaka
Sights covered
1 place

Sights worth seeing

Average temperature by month

5-year average

21° Jan
22° Feb
21° Mar
21° Apr
19° May
17° Jun
17° Jul
20° Aug
24° Sep
26° Oct
25° Nov
23° Dec

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