Kasama Population 2026

Kasama has a population of 179,636, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.8% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

179,636

Rank in Zambia

Coordinates

10.21°S, 31.18°E

~1,394 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

657 km

408 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Mpulungu	55,405	#29
Mbala	42,424	#36
Kaputa	35,663	#40
Mporokoso	30,381	#47
Luwingu	28,436	#52

Cities near Kasama

Chinsali38,805 people · ~105 km away
Luwingu28,436 people · ~137 km away
Mporokoso30,381 people · ~149 km away
Mbala42,424 people · ~154 km away
Isoka31,739 people · ~159 km away
Mpulungu55,405 people · ~161 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasama?

Kasama has a population of 179,636 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Kasama in?

Kasama is located in Northern Province, Zambia.

Is Kasama the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 657 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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