Chipata Population 2026

Chipata has a population of 327,059, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 1.5% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

327,059

Rank in Zambia

Coordinates

13.63°S, 32.65°E

~1,147 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

509 km

316 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Petauke	58,156	#27
Katete	45,402	#34
Lundazi	45,149	#35
Nyimba	19,252	#67
Sinda	18,716	#69

Cities near Chipata

Katete45,402 people · ~77 km away
Sinda18,716 people · ~115 km away
Petauke58,156 people · ~159 km away
Lundazi45,149 people · ~160 km away
Nyimba19,252 people · ~223 km away
Mpika63,740 people · ~238 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chipata?

Chipata has a population of 327,059 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Chipata in?

Chipata is located in Eastern Province, Zambia.

Is Chipata the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 509 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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