Chongwe Population 2026
Chongwe has a population of 57,443, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. Roughly 0.3% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,443
Rank in Zambia
#28
Coordinates
15.33°S, 28.68°E
~1,102 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
43 km
27 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 |
| Chilanga Township | 54,046 | #30 |
| Chisankane | 41,014 | #37 |
| Lusaka West | 21,655 | #61 |
Cities near Chongwe
- Ntandabale20,254 people · ~29 km away
- Madido80,782 people · ~33 km away
- Chisankane41,014 people · ~39 km away
- Lusaka2,212,301 people · ~43 km away
- Chunga115,539 people · ~44 km away
- Chilanga Township54,046 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chongwe?
Chongwe has a population of 57,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Chongwe in?
Chongwe is located in Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Is Chongwe the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 43 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.