Chelston, also Chelstone or Chakunkula, is a neighborhood in Zambia's capital city, Lusaka. Before the 1960s Chelston was a separate town until it was annexed into the greater city of Lusaka.

Location Chelston is on the Great East Road, approximately , by road, northeast of downtown Lusaka. To Chelston's west are the neighbourhoods of Munali and Kamanga. To the south is the Great East Road and across it is the neighbourhood of Avondale. To the east is the Airport Road, leading to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA). To the north is the swamp that lies west of KKIA. The geographical coordinates of Chelston are: 15°21'57.0"S, 28°23'07.0"E (Latitude:-15.365823; Longitude:28.385265).

Overview Chelston is a high-class residential neighbourhood. The predominant residences are single family homes for civil servants.

See also Lusaka

References

External links Website of Lusaka City Council What Is Behind Lusaka Township Names?