Namalombwe Population 2026
Namalombwe has a population of 97,758, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Lusaka Province. Roughly 0.4% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,758
Rank in Zambia
#20
Coordinates
15.39°S, 28.19°E
~1,239 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka
Distance to capital (Lusaka)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lusaka Province
| City | Population | Rank in Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 2,212,301 | #1 |
| Chunga | 115,539 | #13 |
| Kafue | 104,174 | #17 |
| Madido | 80,782 | #23 |
| Chongwe | 57,443 | #28 |
| Chilanga Township | 54,046 | #30 |
| Chisankane | 41,014 | #37 |
| Lusaka West | 21,655 | #61 |
Cities near Namalombwe
- Lusaka2,212,301 people · ~11 km away
- Lusaka West21,655 people · ~12 km away
- Chunga115,539 people · ~12 km away
- Chisankane41,014 people · ~20 km away
- Madido80,782 people · ~20 km away
- Chilanga Township54,046 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Namalombwe?
Namalombwe has a population of 97,758 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Zambia.
What region is Namalombwe in?
Namalombwe is located in Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Is Namalombwe the capital of Zambia?
No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 11 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.