Oldest Cities in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Zambia

1 Mbala 05 16.9

2 Mungwi 05 16.9

3 Mumbwa 02 16.9

4 Mufumbwe 06 16.9

5 Mufulira 08 16.9

6 Mpulungu 05 16.9

7 Mporokoso 05 16.9

8 Mpongwe 08 16.9

9 Mpika 10 16.9

10 Monze 07 16.9

11 Mongu 01 16.9

12 Mkushi 02 16.9

13 Mununga 04 16.9

14 Mazabuka 07 16.9

15 Mapalo 08 16.9

16 Manyinga 06 16.9

17 Manyama 06 16.9

18 Mansa 04 16.9

19 Madido 09 16.9

20 Maamba 07 16.9

21 Luwingu 05 16.9

22 Lusaka West 09 16.9

23 Lusaka 09 16.9

24 Lundazi 03 16.9

25 Nyimba 03 16.9

26 Zambezi 06 16.9

27 Solwezi 06 16.9

28 Sinda 03 16.9

29 Sinazongwe 07 16.9

30 Siavonga 07 16.9

31 Sesheke 01 16.9

32 Serenje 02 16.9

33 Senanga 01 16.9

34 Samfya 04 16.9

35 Petauke 03 16.9

36 Palabana 09 16.9

37 Lukulu 01 16.9

38 Ntandabale 09 16.9

39 Ndola 08 16.9

40 Nchelenge 04 16.9

41 Namwala 07 16.9

42 Nampundwe 02 16.9

43 Namalombwe 09 16.9

44 Nakonde 10 16.9

45 Nakambala 07 16.9

46 Mwinilunga 06 16.9

47 Mwansabombwe 04 16.9

48 Chinsali 10 16.9

49 Kabompo 06 16.9

50 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 16.9

51 Isoka 10 16.9

52 Ibenga 08 16.9

53 Chunga 09 16.9

54 Chongwe 09 16.9

55 Choma 07 16.9

56 Chisasa 06 16.9

57 Chisankane 09 16.9

58 Chirundu 07 16.9

59 Chipata 03 16.9

60 Kabwe 02 16.9

61 Chinkuli 09 16.9

62 Chingola 08 16.9

63 Chilubi 05 16.9

64 Chilongolo 09 16.9

65 Chililabombwe 08 16.9

66 Chilanga Township 09 16.9

67 Chiengi 04 16.9

68 Chavuma 06 16.9

69 Chambishi 08 16.9

70 Chama 10 16.9

71 Chalimbana 09 16.9

72 Kasempa 06 16.9

73 Lubwe 04 16.9

74 Lubombo 07 16.9

75 Luanshya 08 16.9

76 Luangwa 09 16.9

77 Livingstone 07 16.9

78 Limulunga 01 16.9

79 Kitwe 08 16.9

80 Kazungula 07 16.9

81 Kawambwa 04 16.9

82 Katete 03 16.9

83 Kataba 08 16.9

84 Chadiza 03 16.9

85 Kasama 05 16.9

86 Kaputa 05 16.9

87 Kapiri Mposhi 02 16.9

88 Kaoma 01 16.9

89 Kansanshi 06 16.9

90 Kalulushi 08 16.9

91 Kalomo 07 16.9

92 Kalengwa 06 16.9

93 Kalabo 01 16.9

94 Kafue 09 16.9

Cities with the oldest median ages in Zambia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Mbala has a median age of 16.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Mbala's residents are over 16.9 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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