Kaputa Population 2026
Kaputa has a population of 35,663, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,663
Rank in Zambia
#40
Coordinates
8.47°S, 29.66°E
~950 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
786 km
488 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Province
Cities near Kaputa
FAQ
What is the population of Kaputa?
Kaputa has a population of 35,663 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Kaputa in?
Kaputa is located in Northern Province, Zambia.
Is Kaputa the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 786 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.