Chisankane Population 2026
Chisankane has a population of 41,014, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. Roughly 0.2% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,014
Rank in Zambia
#37
Coordinates
15.48°S, 28.35°E
~1,286 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
11 km
7 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 |
| Chilanga Township | 54,046 | #30 |
| Lusaka West | 21,655 | #61 |
Cities near Chisankane
- Lusaka2,212,301 people · ~11 km away
- Ntandabale20,254 people · ~13 km away
- Chilanga Township54,046 people · ~13 km away
- Madido80,782 people · ~14 km away
- Namalombwe97,758 people · ~20 km away
- Chunga115,539 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chisankane?
Chisankane has a population of 41,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Chisankane in?
Chisankane is located in Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Is Chisankane the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 11 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.