Katete Population 2026

Katete has a population of 45,402, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,402

Rank in Zambia

#34

Coordinates

14.05°S, 32.08°E

~1,529 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

435 km

270 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Chipata	327,059	#4
Petauke	58,156	#27
Lundazi	45,149	#35
Nyimba	19,252	#67
Sinda	18,716	#69

Cities near Katete

Sinda18,716 people · ~39 km away
Chipata327,059 people · ~77 km away
Petauke58,156 people · ~85 km away
Nyimba19,252 people · ~148 km away
Serenje30,217 people · ~219 km away
Lundazi45,149 people · ~229 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katete?

Katete has a population of 45,402 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Katete in?

Katete is located in Eastern Province, Zambia.

Is Katete the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 435 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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