Mwinilunga Population 2026

Mwinilunga has a population of 25,425, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in North-Western. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,425

Rank in Zambia

#57

Coordinates

11.74°S, 24.43°E

~1,364 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

583 km

362 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
Mufumbwe	25,667	#56
Manyinga	19,317	#66
Chavuma	18,902	#68

Cities near Mwinilunga

Chisasa17,169 people · ~123 km away
Manyama28,825 people · ~167 km away
Mufumbwe25,667 people · ~168 km away
Manyinga19,317 people · ~187 km away
Solwezi301,370 people · ~219 km away
Kansanshi40,705 people · ~221 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mwinilunga?

Mwinilunga has a population of 25,425 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Mwinilunga in?

Mwinilunga is located in North-Western, Zambia.

Is Mwinilunga the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 583 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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