Chambishi Population 2026

Chambishi has a population of 34,888, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Copperbelt. Roughly 0.2% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

Location of Chambishi (capital Lusaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,888

Rank in Zambia

#42

Coordinates

12.63°S, 28.05°E

~1,304 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

310 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Copperbelt

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Kitwe	665,961	#2
Ndola	627,503	#3
Chingola	256,560	#7
Luanshya	193,293	#8
Mufulira	169,136	#12
Chililabombwe	113,876	#14
Kalulushi	104,046	#18
Mapalo	26,986	#53

Cities near Chambishi

Chingola256,560 people · ~22 km away
Mufulira169,136 people · ~22 km away
Kalulushi104,046 people · ~24 km away
Kitwe665,961 people · ~26 km away
Chililabombwe113,876 people · ~39 km away
Luanshya193,293 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chambishi?

Chambishi has a population of 34,888 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Chambishi in?

Chambishi is located in Copperbelt, Zambia.

Is Chambishi the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 310 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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