Chozi is a town in the

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Location

Chozi is situated around 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) to the west of Nakonde, which is the district headquarters located near the Zambian border. The town is located about 177 kilometers (110 miles) northeast of

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, the provincial capital. Lusaka, the largest city and capital of Zambia lies approximately 1,302 kilometers (809 miles) southwest of Chozi by road. Chozi sits at an average altitude of above

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. The geographical coordinates of Chozi, Zambia are 9°19'33.0"S, 32°40'53.0"E (Latitude:-9.325833; Longitude:32.681389).

Overview

Chozi is part of the Nakonde constituency, which is a significant political region in the area. Additionally, the town is home to the Mwenzo Mission, which is a notable establishment in the community. The

Chozi River The Chozi is a river of Muchinga Province in northeastern Zambia, and tributary of the upper Chambeshi River The Chambeshi (or Chambezi) River of northeastern Zambia is the most remote headstream of the Congo River (in length) and therefore it i ...

flows through the area, and nearby is the Chozi Floodplain where local farmers grow crops, adding to the town's economic importance.

Economic activity

Chozi's economy is significantly boosted by its connection to the Chozi railway station, through which various minerals are transported. Copper, lead, and zinc are some of the significant minerals transported through the station, and in 1978, approximately 4,907 tonnes of copper and 548 tonnes of lead and zinc were left at Chozi for a month during transportation. The mineral transportation industry is a vital source of economic activity in Chozi, providing employment opportunities and supporting local businesses.

Transport

Chozi is located at the north-eastern end of the ''Nseluka–Kayambi–Chozi Road'', which connects Mungwi District to the southwest and Nakonde

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to the northeast. The road spans a distance of 172 kilometers (107 miles) and was initially a gravel surface. However, in the late 2010s, the road was upgraded to a class II bitumen surface and now includes culverts and drainage channels. This upgrade has improved transportation and connectivity in the region, making it easier for locals to access essential services and boosting economic activity in the area.

Population

According to the 2010 national population

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Chozi had 7,131 people, with 3,503 males (49.1 percent) and 3,628 females (50.9 percent).

Health

Chozi is served by Chozi

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, a health facility under the administration of the Zambian Ministry of Health.

References

{{reflist Populated places in Muchinga Province