Bwana Mkubwa
Bwana Mkubwa (or Bwana M'kubwa; meaning "big chief"; or "great master") is a settlement and a mine in Copperbelt Province, Zambia. It is the oldest mine in Zambia's Copperbelt region. As a settlement with no municipal status, it became a locale due to the abundant copper deposits found in the area. Today, it is part of Ndola.
Bwana Mkubwa | |
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Mining Settlement | |
Bwana Mkubwa Location in Zambia | |
| Coordinates: 12°59′00″S 28°42′00″E | |
| Country | Zambia |
| Province | Copperbelt Province |
| District | Ndola District |
| Elevation | 4,505 ft (1,373 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 118,464 (March 2,011) |
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