Lukulu Population 2026

Lukulu has a population of 19,344, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,344

Rank in Zambia

#65

Coordinates

14.37°S, 23.24°E

~1,048 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

554 km

344 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
Kalabo	18,477	#70

Cities near Lukulu

Kalabo18,477 people · ~92 km away
Zambezi26,885 people · ~93 km away
Mongu111,450 people · ~98 km away
Chavuma18,902 people · ~157 km away
Manyinga19,317 people · ~159 km away
Kaoma34,347 people · ~174 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lukulu?

Lukulu has a population of 19,344 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Lukulu in?

Lukulu is located in Western Province, Zambia.

Is Lukulu the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 554 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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