Most Dense in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Zambia

1 Lusaka 09 15,916/mi²

2 Kitwe 08 2,145/mi²

3 Ndola 08 2,022/mi²

4 Chipata 03 1,057/mi²

5 Kabwe 02 936/mi²

6 Luanshya 08 623/mi²

7 Livingstone 07 588/mi²

8 Kasama 05 573/mi²

9 Mufulira 08 261/mi²

10 Chililabombwe 08 238/mi²

11 Kalulushi 08 230/mi²

12 Chingola 08 200/mi²

13 Solwezi 06 161/mi²

14 Namalombwe 09 132/mi²

15 Chambishi 08 77/mi²

16 Madido 09 74/mi²

17 Chilanga Township 09 73/mi²

18 Chirundu 07 56/mi²

19 Lundazi 03 55/mi²

20 Chongwe 09 53/mi²

21 Mazabuka 07 48/mi²

22 Mansa 04 48/mi²

23 Kafue 09 45/mi²

24 Katete 03 43/mi²

25 Samfya 04 41/mi²

26 Petauke 03 40/mi²

27 Nakonde 10 40/mi²

28 Mongu 01 38/mi²

29 Choma 07 38/mi²

30 Chunga 09 33/mi²

31 Nchelenge 04 32/mi²

32 Mwansabombwe 04 31/mi²

33 Lusaka West 09 29/mi²

34 Mbala 05 26/mi²

35 Mumbwa 02 25/mi²

36 Siavonga 07 22/mi²

37 Monze 07 22/mi²

38 Kansanshi 06 22/mi²

39 Ntandabale 09 19/mi²

40 Chilongolo 09 18/mi²

41 Palabana 09 18/mi²

42 Chisankane 09 18/mi²

43 Kapiri Mposhi 02 18/mi²

44 Sinda 03 17/mi²

45 Mporokoso 05 16/mi²

46 Nampundwe 02 16/mi²

47 Chinsali 10 13/mi²

48 Chinkuli 09 13/mi²

49 Isoka 10 13/mi²

50 Mpulungu 05 11/mi²

51 Kataba 08 11/mi²

52 Mkushi 02 11/mi²

53 Kaputa 05 10/mi²

54 Lubwe 04 10/mi²

55 Luwingu 05 10/mi²

56 Chalimbana 09 9/mi²

57 Kalomo 07 9/mi²

58 Chavuma 06 9/mi²

59 Kawambwa 04 9/mi²

60 Mapalo 08 9/mi²

61 Chadiza 03 8/mi²

62 Senanga 01 8/mi²

63 Namwala 07 8/mi²

64 Chiengi 04 8/mi²

65 Mpika 10 7/mi²

66 Kaoma 01 7/mi²

67 Mpongwe 08 6/mi²

68 Manyinga 06 6/mi²

69 Maamba 07 6/mi²

70 Limulunga 01 5/mi²

71 Serenje 02 5/mi²

72 Sesheke 01 5/mi²

73 Kabompo 06 5/mi²

74 Nakambala 07 5/mi²

75 Mununga 04 5/mi²

76 Lubombo 07 4/mi²

77 Nyimba 03 4/mi²

78 Manyama 06 4/mi²

79 Sinazongwe 07 4/mi²

80 Chilubi 05 4/mi²

81 Zambezi 06 4/mi²

82 Lukulu 01 4/mi²

83 Kalabo 01 4/mi²

84 Ibenga 08 4/mi²

85 Kasempa 06 3/mi²

86 Mungwi 05 3/mi²

87 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 3/mi²

88 Mwinilunga 06 3/mi²

89 Chisasa 06 3/mi²

90 Luangwa 09 2/mi²

91 Kazungula 07 2/mi²

92 Chama 10 1/mi²

93 Kalengwa 06 1/mi²

94 Mufumbwe 06 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Zambia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lusaka leads with 15,916 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Lusaka has 15,916 people per square mile — that's roughly 25 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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