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Choma is a market town and capital of the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the main road and railway from Lusaka to Livingstone. Choma is also the headquarters of a district of the same name. Most of the district lies at 1400 metres above sea level. Choma Town is home to a small museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern Zambia. The population of Choma District is said to be about 247,860 while the population Choma Town, which serves as the commercial hub for the central region of the province, is estimated at 46,000. The Nkanga River Conservation Area lies nearby. == Climate == Choma has the typical climate of southern Zambia with temperatures between 14 °C and 28 °C and sunshine ranging between 9 and 12 hours per day. The highest temperatures occur between the beginning of October and the end of December. Once the rains start, temperatures tend to fall, partly because of the rain and partly due to the often heavy cloud cover. The lowest temperatures are usually recorded in June and July. SOURCESWikipedia