Chavuma Population 2026

Chavuma has a population of 18,902, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in North-Western. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,902

Rank in Zambia

#68

Coordinates

13.07°S, 22.68°E

~1,101 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

658 km

409 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-Western

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Solwezi	301,370	#5
Kansanshi	40,705	#38
Kasempa	28,894	#50
Manyama	28,825	#51
Zambezi	26,885	#55
Mufumbwe	25,667	#56
Mwinilunga	25,425	#57
Manyinga	19,317	#66

Cities near Chavuma

Zambezi26,885 people · ~70 km away
Lukulu19,344 people · ~157 km away
Manyinga19,317 people · ~183 km away
Kalabo18,477 people · ~214 km away
Mwinilunga25,425 people · ~241 km away
Mongu111,450 people · ~247 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chavuma?

Chavuma has a population of 18,902 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Chavuma in?

Chavuma is located in North-Western, Zambia.

Is Chavuma the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 658 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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