Smallest Cities in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Zambia

1 Namwala 07 5,399
2 Chadiza 03 5,670
3 Nyimba 03 6,821
4 Chama 10 7,029
5 Kalengwa 06 7,574
6 Kalabo 01 7,731
7 Mungwi 05 7,831
8 Mununga 04 9,135
9 Chiengi 04 9,161
10 Luangwa 09 9,187
11 Kaputa 05 9,210
12 Mufumbwe 06 9,576
13 Lubombo 07 9,811
14 Kabompo 06 9,865
15 Chilubi 05 9,962
16 Chalimbana 09 10,196
17 Zambezi 06 10,299
18 Nakambala 07 10,425
19 Lukulu 01 10,575
20 Limulunga 01 10,684
21 Kasempa 06 10,700
22 Luwingu 05 10,766
23 Siavonga 07 11,832
24 Kazungula 07 12,095
25 Chongwe 09 12,160
26 Lubwe 04 12,643
27 Manyinga 06 12,760
28 Sesheke 01 13,167
29 Chirundu 07 13,585
30 Chilongolo 09 13,662
31 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 13,858
32 Kataba 08 14,000
33 Chinkuli 09 14,034
34 Ibenga 08 14,056
35 Senanga 01 14,102
36 Maamba 07 14,322
37 Mpongwe 08 14,979
38 Sinazongwe 07 15,191
39 Kalomo 07 15,394
40 Mporokoso 05 15,556
41 Mwinilunga 06 15,704
42 Lundazi 03 15,902
43 Kawambwa 04 15,953
44 Mwansabombwe 04 16,077
45 Mwense 04 16,271
46 Nampundwe 02 16,396
47 Chisasa 06 17,169
48 Isoka 10 17,295
49 Serenje 02 17,754
50 Katete 03 17,998
51 Chinsali 10 18,288
52 Sinda 03 18,716
53 Mkushi 02 19,196
54 Palabana 09 19,769
55 Kaoma 01 19,851
56 Samfya 04 19,907
57 Ntandabale 09 20,254
58 Mumbwa 02 20,390
59 Lusaka West 09 21,655
60 Mbala 05 24,010
61 Chambishi 08 24,152
62 Mapalo 08 26,986
63 Manyama 06 28,825
64 Mpulungu 05 29,103
65 Petauke 03 29,728
66 Nchelenge 04 36,894
67 Mpika 10 39,724
68 Chisankane 09 41,014
69 Nakonde 10 41,836
70 Mansa 04 45,450
71 Monze 07 46,876
72 Choma 07 51,842
73 Kalulushi 08 51,863
74 Chilanga Township 09 54,046
75 Kansanshi 06 55,954
76 Kapiri Mposhi 02 65,182
77 Kafue 09 71,573
78 Madido 09 80,782
79 Solwezi 06 90,856
80 Namalombwe 09 97,758
81 Chunga 09 115,539
82 Mazabuka 07 116,503
83 Chipata 03 141,800
84 Chililabombwe 08 141,899
85 Luanshya 08 147,400
86 Mongu 01 148,972
87 Kasama 05 158,051
88 Livingstone 07 177,393
89 Mufulira 08 182,400
90 Chingola 08 255,000
91 Kabwe 02 299,206
92 Ndola 08 624,579
93 Kitwe 08 625,000
94 Lusaka 09 2,204,059

The smallest cities in Zambia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Namwala has a population of just 5,399. 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 5,399 residents, Namwala 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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