Kalabo Population 2026

Kalabo has a population of 18,477, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,477

Rank in Zambia

#70

Coordinates

14.99°S, 22.68°E

~1,029 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

603 km

374 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Mongu	111,450	#15
Kaoma	34,347	#43
Sesheke	29,922	#49
Senanga	20,878	#62
Lukulu	19,344	#65

Cities near Kalabo

Mongu111,450 people · ~56 km away
Lukulu19,344 people · ~92 km away
Senanga20,878 people · ~140 km away
Zambezi26,885 people · ~168 km away
Chavuma18,902 people · ~214 km away
Kaoma34,347 people · ~229 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalabo?

Kalabo has a population of 18,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Kalabo in?

Kalabo is located in Western Province, Zambia.

Is Kalabo the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 603 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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