Mapalo Population 2026

Mapalo has a population of 26,986, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Copperbelt. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,986

Rank in Zambia

#53

Coordinates

12.94°S, 28.67°E

~1,248 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

278 km

173 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Copperbelt

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Kitwe	665,961	#2
Ndola	627,503	#3
Chingola	256,560	#7
Luanshya	193,293	#8
Mufulira	169,136	#12
Chililabombwe	113,876	#14
Kalulushi	104,046	#18
Chambishi	34,888	#42

Cities near Mapalo

Ndola627,503 people · ~5 km away
Luanshya193,293 people · ~35 km away
Kitwe665,961 people · ~52 km away
Kalulushi104,046 people · ~63 km away
Mufulira169,136 people · ~64 km away
Chambishi34,888 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mapalo?

Mapalo has a population of 26,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Mapalo in?

Mapalo is located in Copperbelt, Zambia.

Is Mapalo the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 278 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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