Nakonde Central, Nakonde
Nakonde is a major border and logistics town with rapid commercial growth, strong trade flows and expanding residential areas. It’s ideal for investors in transport, retail and commercial property.
📍 NAKONDE AREA PROFILE – NORTHERN PROVINCE
Nakonde is one of Zambia’s busiest border towns, linking directly with Tanzania’s Tunduma. It is a major centre for trade, transport, logistics and cross-border commerce, with rapidly expanding residential and commercial developments.
Key Residential Areas
- Nakonde Town Centre – dense residential and commercial properties
- Tunduma Road Corridor – fast-growing mixed-use developments
- New Low-Density Areas – modern homes and serviced plots
- Rural Settlements – expanding agricultural and peri-urban housing
Amenities & Facilities
- Nakonde District Hospital
- Banks, supermarkets, warehouses
- International bus routes and trucking hubs
- Markets, forex centres and transport services
Economy & Development
- Cross-border trade with Tanzania
- Transport, logistics and warehousing
- Retail, wholesale and SME commerce
- Growing property demand, especially commercial land
Attractions
Lifestyle & Attractions
- Cultural markets and border-town vibrancy
- Scenic northern highlands
- Access to Lake Tanganyika via Mpulungu