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Smallest Cities in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Zambia

1 Chadiza 03 5,670
2 Mufumbwe 06 6,155
3 Kalengwa 06 7,574
4 Mununga 04 9,135
5 Luangwa 09 9,187
6 Lubombo 07 9,811
7 Chilubi 05 9,962
8 Chalimbana 09 10,196
9 Nakambala 07 10,425
10 Limulunga 01 10,684
11 Kazungula 07 12,095
12 Mungwi 05 12,536
13 Lubwe 04 12,643
14 Chama 10 12,923
15 Chilongolo 09 13,662
16 Kataba 08 14,000
17 Chinkuli 09 14,034
18 Ibenga 08 14,056
19 Kabompo 06 15,069
20 Chiengi 04 15,165
21 Sinazongwe 07 15,191
22 Namwala 07 15,614
23 Mwansabombwe 04 16,077
24 Nampundwe 02 16,396
25 Chisasa 06 17,169
26 Kalabo 01 18,477
27 Sinda 03 18,716
28 Chavuma 06 18,902
29 Nyimba 03 19,252
30 Manyinga 06 19,317
31 Lukulu 01 19,344
32 Palabana 09 19,769
33 Ntandabale 09 20,254
34 Senanga 01 20,878
35 Lusaka West 09 21,655
36 Maamba 07 21,676
37 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 22,449
38 Mpongwe 08 25,388
39 Mwinilunga 06 25,425
40 Zambezi 06 26,885
41 Siavonga 07 26,951
42 Mapalo 08 26,986
43 Luwingu 05 28,436
44 Manyama 06 28,825
45 Kasempa 06 28,894
46 Sesheke 01 29,922
47 Serenje 02 30,217
48 Mporokoso 05 30,381
49 Kalomo 07 30,781
50 Kawambwa 04 31,161
51 Isoka 10 31,739
52 Kaoma 01 34,347
53 Chambishi 08 34,888
54 Chirundu 07 35,403
55 Kaputa 05 35,663
56 Chinsali 10 38,805
57 Kansanshi 06 40,705
58 Chisankane 09 41,014
59 Mbala 05 42,424
60 Lundazi 03 45,149
61 Katete 03 45,402
62 Mkushi 02 45,927
63 Mumbwa 02 49,461
64 Samfya 04 51,309
65 Chilanga Township 09 54,046
66 Mpulungu 05 55,405
67 Chongwe 09 57,443
68 Petauke 03 58,156
69 Monze 07 60,281
70 Mpika 10 63,740
71 Nchelenge 04 77,746
72 Madido 09 80,782
73 Kapiri Mposhi 02 83,211
74 Nakonde 10 91,107
75 Namalombwe 09 97,758
76 Choma 07 98,974
77 Kalulushi 08 104,046
78 Kafue 09 104,174
79 Mazabuka 07 104,412
80 Mongu 01 111,450
81 Chililabombwe 08 113,876
82 Chunga 09 115,539
83 Mufulira 08 169,136
84 Mansa 04 170,965
85 Livingstone 07 178,361
86 Kasama 05 179,636
87 Luanshya 08 193,293
88 Chingola 08 256,560
89 Kabwe 02 288,598
90 Solwezi 06 301,370
91 Chipata 03 327,059
92 Ndola 08 627,503
93 Kitwe 08 665,961
94 Lusaka 09 2,212,301

The smallest cities in Zambia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Chadiza has a population of just 5,670. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,670 residents, Chadiza is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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