Madido Population 2026
Madido has a population of 80,782, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. Roughly 0.4% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,782
Rank in Zambia
#23
Coordinates
15.35°S, 28.37°E
~1,229 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lusaka Province
| City | Population | Rank in Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 2,212,301 | #1 |
| Chunga | 115,539 | #13 |
| Kafue | 104,174 | #17 |
| Namalombwe | 97,758 | #20 |
| Chongwe | 57,443 | #28 |
| Chilanga Township | 54,046 | #30 |
| Chisankane | 41,014 | #37 |
| Lusaka West | 21,655 | #61 |
Cities near Madido
- Ntandabale20,254 people · ~6 km away
- Lusaka2,212,301 people · ~11 km away
- Chunga115,539 people · ~12 km away
- Chisankane41,014 people · ~14 km away
- Namalombwe97,758 people · ~20 km away
- Chilanga Township54,046 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madido?
Madido has a population of 80,782 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Madido in?
Madido is located in Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Is Madido the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 11 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.