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'''Mkushi District''' is a [[Districts of Zambia|district]] of [[Zambia]], located in [[Central Province, Zambia|Central Province]]. The capital lies at [[Mkushi]]. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 107,438 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statoids.com/yzm.html|title=Districts of Zambia|publisher=Statoids|accessdate=February 11, 2010}}</ref>
'''Mkushi District''' is a [[Districts of Zambia|district]] of [[Zambia]], located in [[Central Province, Zambia|Central Province]]. The capital lies at [[Mkushi]]. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 208,635 people.<ref name=":0">[https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@africa/@ro-abidjan/@ilo-lusaka/documents/genericdocument/wcms_888660.pdf 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report] (PDF)</ref> The [[Great North Road, Zambia|Great North Road]] and [[TAZARA Railway|TAZARA railway]] run through Mkushi district, connecting [[Kapiri Mposhi]] with [[Serenje]], [[Mpika]], [[Kasama, Zambia|Kasama]] & [[Tanzania]]. The area is largely undeveloped and home to numerous natural attractions including Lunsemfwa Wonder Gorge, Changwena Falls, and historic Fort Elwes.


Bemba is the primary tribal affiliation of Mkushi district and the area is home to an annual harvest festival known as Chibwelamushi (translated as "return to the village"), bringing together the Bisa, Swaka, and Lala peoples, every September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luangwablondes.webs.com/zambiatribalceremonies.htm|title=Zambia Tribal Ceremonies }}</ref> Traditional crafts include clay pots, reed mats, and baskets and may still be found in the area, although increased access to manufactured goods has reduced production in recent decades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Bemba.aspx}}</ref> Mkushi district, like much of Central province, is mineral rich and manganese, gem, and gem deposits have attracted new mining development in the area, including the Fishtie copper project at Kashime.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.miningweekly.com/print-version/new-copper-development-project-to-encourage-local-participation-2012-09-14 | title=Mining Weekly - New copper development project to encourage local participation }}</ref>
Mkushi is also home to the "M Fest" which is a sporting and cultural festival, hosted at the Mkushi Country Club, that normally takes place over the closest weekend to Unity Day (July 5) and Heroes' Day (July 4). The Festival includes live music, arts/craft stalls, as well as a variety of sporting competitions. The sports played are tennis, squash, cricket and golf.

Mkushi is known for its large commercial agricultural operations and boast a substantial population of expatriate farmers, the majority of whom are white Zambians. The prestigious [[Chengelo Secondary School|Chengelo school]] is located in Mkushi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgh.gov.zm/?page_id=861}}</ref>


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==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:14, 12 September 2024

Mkushi District
District
District location in Zambia
District location in Zambia
Country Zambia
ProvinceCentral Province
CapitalMkushi
Area
 • Total
8,423.8 km2 (3,252.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
208,635
 • Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Mkushi District is a district of Zambia, located in Central Province. The capital lies at Mkushi. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 208,635 people.[1] The Great North Road and TAZARA railway run through Mkushi district, connecting Kapiri Mposhi with Serenje, Mpika, Kasama & Tanzania. The area is largely undeveloped and home to numerous natural attractions including Lunsemfwa Wonder Gorge, Changwena Falls, and historic Fort Elwes.

Bemba is the primary tribal affiliation of Mkushi district and the area is home to an annual harvest festival known as Chibwelamushi (translated as "return to the village"), bringing together the Bisa, Swaka, and Lala peoples, every September.[2] Traditional crafts include clay pots, reed mats, and baskets and may still be found in the area, although increased access to manufactured goods has reduced production in recent decades.[3] Mkushi district, like much of Central province, is mineral rich and manganese, gem, and gem deposits have attracted new mining development in the area, including the Fishtie copper project at Kashime.[4]

Mkushi is known for its large commercial agricultural operations and boast a substantial population of expatriate farmers, the majority of whom are white Zambians. The prestigious Chengelo school is located in Mkushi.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 2022 Census of Population and Housing - Preliminary Report (PDF)
  2. ^ "Zambia Tribal Ceremonies".
  3. ^ http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Bemba.aspx. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "Mining Weekly - New copper development project to encourage local participation".
  5. ^ http://www.mlgh.gov.zm/?page_id=861. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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