Zambezi Population 2026

Zambezi has a population of 26,885, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇿🇲 Zambia, located in North-Western. Roughly 0.1% of Zambia's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Lusaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,885

Rank in Zambia

#55

Coordinates

13.54°S, 23.10°E

~1,079 m elevation · Africa/Lusaka

Distance to capital (Lusaka)

595 km

369 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
Mufumbwe	25,667	#56
Mwinilunga	25,425	#57
Manyinga	19,317	#66
Chavuma	18,902	#68

Cities near Zambezi

Chavuma18,902 people · ~70 km away
Lukulu19,344 people · ~93 km away
Manyinga19,317 people · ~134 km away
Kalabo18,477 people · ~168 km away
Mongu111,450 people · ~190 km away
Mufumbwe25,667 people · ~211 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zambezi?

Zambezi has a population of 26,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Zambia.

What region is Zambezi in?

Zambezi is located in North-Western, Zambia.

Is Zambezi the capital of Zambia?

No, the capital of Zambia is Lusaka, about 595 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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