Kafue

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Location of Kafue in Zambia

Kafue is a town in central Zambia, lying on the main road 30 miles south from Lusaka, the Lusaka-Livingstone railway. It also lies on, and is name for, the Kafue River, while a hydroelectric plant stands nearby.

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[edit] Population

According to its 2000 Census, Kafue has a total population of 162,262, of which 83,421 are males and 78,841 are females.

[edit] Religion

Among people aged 15 years and above, 73.11% are Protestant, 11.08% belong to other religions, and 15.80% are not affiliated with any religion.

[edit] Industry

Agriculture is the main industry in Kafue. Other industries include:

  • Mining
  • Processing
  • Tanning
  • Fishing

[edit] Reference and External Links

Environmental Impact Statement for the Lusaka-Chirundu Road

Coordinates: 15°46′S 28°11′E

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