Sinda Population 2026

Sinda has a population of 18,716, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,716

Rank in Zambia

#69

Coordinates

14.21°S, 31.76°E

~1,099 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Zambia
Chipata	327,059	#4
Petauke	58,156	#27
Katete	45,402	#34
Lundazi	45,149	#35
Nyimba	19,252	#67

Cities near Sinda

Katete45,402 people · ~39 km away
Petauke58,156 people · ~48 km away
Nyimba19,252 people · ~109 km away
Chipata327,059 people · ~115 km away
Serenje30,217 people · ~198 km away
Lundazi45,149 people · ~262 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sinda?

Sinda has a population of 18,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Sinda in?

Sinda is located in Eastern Province, Zambia.

Is Sinda the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 397 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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