Chilanga Township Population 2026
Chilanga Township has a population of 54,046, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. Roughly 0.2% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,046
Rank in Zambia
#30
Coordinates
15.57°S, 28.27°E
~1,198 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lusaka Province
| City | Population | Rank in Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 2,212,301 | #1 |
| Chunga | 115,539 | #13 |
| Kafue | 104,174 | #17 |
| Namalombwe | 97,758 | #20 |
| Madido | 80,782 | #23 |
| Chongwe | 57,443 | #28 |
| Chisankane | 41,014 | #37 |
| Lusaka West | 21,655 | #61 |
Cities near Chilanga Township
- Chisankane41,014 people · ~13 km away
- Lusaka2,212,301 people · ~18 km away
- Namalombwe97,758 people · ~22 km away
- Kafue104,174 people · ~24 km away
- Ntandabale20,254 people · ~26 km away
- Madido80,782 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chilanga Township?
Chilanga Township has a population of 54,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Chilanga Township in?
Chilanga Township is located in Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Is Chilanga Township the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 18 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.