Isoka Population 2026

Isoka has a population of 31,739, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Muchinga. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,739

Rank in Zambia

#44

Coordinates

10.16°S, 32.63°E

~1,321 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

750 km

466 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muchinga

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Nakonde	91,107	#21
Mpika	63,740	#25
Chinsali	38,805	#39

Cities near Isoka

Chinsali38,805 people · ~74 km away
Nakonde91,107 people · ~92 km away
Kasama179,636 people · ~159 km away
Mbala42,424 people · ~202 km away
Mpika63,740 people · ~226 km away
Mpulungu55,405 people · ~228 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Isoka?

Isoka has a population of 31,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Isoka in?

Isoka is located in Muchinga, Zambia.

Is Isoka the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 750 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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