Kipushi
Commune in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Kipushi is a town in Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies 35 km southwest of the city of Lubumbashi, very close to the border with Zambia, at an altitude of 1329 m (4363 ft). The main economic activity of the town is mining. Kipushi is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 62,332
- Coordinates
- -11.761, 27.251
- Timezone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Elevation
- 1329 m
Overview of Kipushi
Kipushi is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Records put its population near 62,332. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around culture and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere. You are about 1,329 metres up.
Things to do in Kipushi
Culture in Kipushi
(1)Under culture, Kipushi is tagged with Mines. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kipushi.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Kipushi is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Lubumbashi on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kipushi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kipushi known for?
- Travellers associate Kipushi with culture. It sits in Democratic Republic of the Congo and counts about 62,332 residents.
- What can you do in Kipushi?
- Kipushi is tagged with Mines, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Kipushi located?
- Kipushi belongs to Democratic Republic of the Congo, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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