Mporokoso Population 2026

Mporokoso has a population of 30,381, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,381

Rank in Zambia

#47

Coordinates

9.37°S, 30.13°E

~1,442 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

700 km

435 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Kasama	179,636	#9
Mpulungu	55,405	#29
Mbala	42,424	#36
Kaputa	35,663	#40
Luwingu	28,436	#52

Cities near Mporokoso

Luwingu28,436 people · ~101 km away
Kaputa35,663 people · ~113 km away
Kawambwa31,161 people · ~124 km away
Mpulungu55,405 people · ~128 km away
Chiengi15,165 people · ~132 km away
Mbala42,424 people · ~149 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mporokoso?

Mporokoso has a population of 30,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Mporokoso in?

Mporokoso is located in Northern Province, Zambia.

Is Mporokoso the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 700 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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