Mufumbwe Population 2026

Mufumbwe has a population of 25,667, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in North-Western. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,667

Rank in Zambia

#56

Coordinates

13.14°S, 25.01°E

~1,180 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

434 km

270 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
Manyama	28,825	#51
Zambezi	26,885	#55
Mwinilunga	25,425	#57
Manyinga	19,317	#66
Chavuma	18,902	#68

Cities near Mufumbwe

Manyinga19,317 people · ~79 km away
Kasempa28,894 people · ~96 km away
Chisasa17,169 people · ~126 km away
Manyama28,825 people · ~129 km away
Mwinilunga25,425 people · ~168 km away
Kaoma34,347 people · ~184 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mufumbwe?

Mufumbwe has a population of 25,667 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Mufumbwe in?

Mufumbwe is located in North-Western, Zambia.

Is Mufumbwe the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 434 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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