Kaoma, Zambia

Kaoma
Kaoma

Location in Zambia

Coordinates: 14°48′00″S 24°48′00″E / 14.80000°S 24.80000°E / -14.80000; 24.80000
Country Zambia
Province Western Province
District Kaoma District
Elevation 3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Population
  Total 14,200
Climate Cwa

Kaoma is a town in Zambia. It is the headquarters of Kaoma District in the Western Province.

Location

Kaoma is located approximately 460 kilometres (290 mi), by road, west of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia and its largest city.[1] At Kaoma, the Great West Road (M9), meets the Kaoma-Kasempa Road (D301). This location lies west of Kafue National Park. The coordinates of the town are:14 48 00S, 24 48 00E (Latitude:-14.8000; Longitude:24.8000).[2]

History

Kaoma has previously been known by other names including: Nkoya, Mankoya, Mankoye, Nankoya, Nunkoya.[3] The official name of the town was changed to Kaoma in 1964. The name Nkoya came from the first Zambian ethnic group to settle in the area around the 6th Century. The Nkoya people can be found in Kaoma and the surrounding areas such as Mumbwa, Mulobezi, Kazungula, Mungulula (Mongu), Kalabo, Lukulu amongst other districts. The Nkoya people celebrate an annual traditional ceremony called the Kazanga Ceremony, which is held between April and August in Kaoma District, under Chief Mwene Mutondo and Chief Kahare of the Nkoya people.

Population

In 2006, the population of Kaoma was estimated at 14,200.[4] Kaoma is now divided into three districts namely Kaoma, Nkeyema and Luampa

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town of Kaoma or close to its borders include the following:

New district hospital

A new district hospital is under construction, to replace the old buildings of the old hospital, which was constructed in the 1950s. Funding for the new hospital is through donations from overseas charitable organizations including:

See also

References

Coordinates: 14°48′00″S 24°48′00″E / 14.80000°S 24.80000°E / -14.80000; 24.80000

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