Chipata

Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017. The city has undergone rapid economic and infrastructure growth in the years, leading up to city status.[1][2] Chipata is located on the Great East Road, approximately 570 kilometres (354 mi) east of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.[3] This is about 150 kilometres (93 mi) west of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi.[4] The geographical coordinates of Chipata are 13°38′43.0″S, 32°38′47.0″E.[5] The average elevation of Chipata is 1,181 metres (3,875 ft), above sea level.[6] Having a modern market, a central hospital, shopping malls, a university, some colleges and a number of schools, Chipata is the business and administrative hub of the region. The town boasts a four star hotel, a golf course, an airport, and a "welcome arch". Developed areas includes Kalongwezi, Moth, and Little Bombay.