Mpulungu Population 2026

Mpulungu has a population of 55,405, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,405

Rank in Zambia

#29

Coordinates

8.76°S, 31.11°E

~800 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

800 km

497 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Kasama	179,636	#9
Mbala	42,424	#36
Kaputa	35,663	#40
Mporokoso	30,381	#47
Luwingu	28,436	#52

Cities near Mpulungu

Mbala42,424 people · ~29 km away
Mporokoso30,381 people · ~128 km away
Kasama179,636 people · ~161 km away
Kaputa35,663 people · ~163 km away
Nakonde91,107 people · ~190 km away
Luwingu28,436 people · ~212 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mpulungu?

Mpulungu has a population of 55,405 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Mpulungu in?

Mpulungu is located in Northern Province, Zambia.

Is Mpulungu the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 800 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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