Manyama Population 2026

Manyama has a population of 28,825, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in North-Western. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,825

Rank in Zambia

#51

Coordinates

12.31°S, 25.85°E

~1,420 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-Western

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Solwezi	301,370	#5
Kansanshi	40,705	#38
Kasempa	28,894	#50
Zambezi	26,885	#55
Mufumbwe	25,667	#56
Mwinilunga	25,425	#57
Manyinga	19,317	#66
Chavuma	18,902	#68

Cities near Manyama

Chisasa17,169 people · ~45 km away
Solwezi301,370 people · ~61 km away
Kansanshi40,705 people · ~67 km away
Kasempa28,894 people · ~127 km away
Mufumbwe25,667 people · ~129 km away
Mwinilunga25,425 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Manyama?

Manyama has a population of 28,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Manyama in?

Manyama is located in North-Western, Zambia.

Is Manyama the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 433 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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