Chililabombwe Population 2026

Chililabombwe has a population of 113,876, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Copperbelt. Roughly 0.5% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

113,876

Rank in Zambia

#14

Coordinates

12.36°S, 27.82°E

~1,316 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

342 km

212 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
Kalulushi	104,046	#18
Chambishi	34,888	#42
Mapalo	26,986	#53

Cities near Chililabombwe

Chingola256,560 people · ~19 km away
Chambishi34,888 people · ~39 km away
Mufulira169,136 people · ~50 km away
Kalulushi104,046 people · ~61 km away
Kitwe665,961 people · ~65 km away
Luanshya193,293 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chililabombwe?

Chililabombwe has a population of 113,876 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Chililabombwe in?

Chililabombwe is located in Copperbelt, Zambia.

Is Chililabombwe the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 342 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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