Petauke Population 2026

Petauke has a population of 58,156, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

58,156

Rank in Zambia

#27

Coordinates

14.24°S, 31.32°E

~1,015 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

351 km

218 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Chipata	327,059	#4
Katete	45,402	#34
Lundazi	45,149	#35
Nyimba	19,252	#67
Sinda	18,716	#69

Cities near Petauke

Sinda18,716 people · ~48 km away
Nyimba19,252 people · ~65 km away
Katete45,402 people · ~85 km away
Chipata327,059 people · ~159 km away
Serenje30,217 people · ~162 km away
Mkushi45,927 people · ~219 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Petauke?

Petauke has a population of 58,156 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Petauke in?

Petauke is located in Eastern Province, Zambia.

Is Petauke the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 351 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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