Mpongwe Population 2026

Mpongwe has a population of 25,388, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Copperbelt. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,388

Rank in Zambia

#58

Coordinates

13.51°S, 28.16°E

~1,195 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

211 km

131 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 Mpongwe

Luanshya193,293 people · ~50 km away
Kalulushi104,046 people · ~75 km away
Kapiri Mposhi83,211 people · ~76 km away
Kitwe665,961 people · ~79 km away
Ndola627,503 people · ~80 km away
Mapalo26,986 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mpongwe?

Mpongwe has a population of 25,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Mpongwe in?

Mpongwe is located in Copperbelt, Zambia.

Is Mpongwe the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 211 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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