Kalulushi Population 2026

Kalulushi has a population of 104,046, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Copperbelt. Roughly 0.5% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

104,046

Rank in Zambia

#18

Coordinates

12.84°S, 28.09°E

~1,304 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

286 km

178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Copperbelt

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Kitwe	665,961	#2
Ndola	627,503	#3
Chingola	256,560	#7
Luanshya	193,293	#8
Mufulira	169,136	#12
Chililabombwe	113,876	#14
Chambishi	34,888	#42
Mapalo	26,986	#53

Cities near Kalulushi

Kitwe665,961 people · ~14 km away
Chambishi34,888 people · ~24 km away
Mufulira169,136 people · ~36 km away
Chingola256,560 people · ~42 km away
Luanshya193,293 people · ~48 km away
Ndola627,503 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalulushi?

Kalulushi has a population of 104,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Kalulushi in?

Kalulushi is located in Copperbelt, Zambia.

Is Kalulushi the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 286 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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