# Lusaka Province, Zambia – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/

Province · Zambia 

# Lusaka Province

Lusaka Province is a province of Zambia. It had an estimated **3,433,676 people** in 2020 on 23,482 km² (about 146 per km²). Its main town is Lusaka. It is divided into 7 districts. 363 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,186 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,433,676people (2020)
- 23,482km²
- 7districts
- 2,186mapped services

## How many people live in Lusaka Province?

Lusaka Province had an estimated **3,433,676 people** in 2020 — 19.7% of Zambia, the most populous of 10 provinces. There are 991 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zambia figure of 1,002). Spread over 23,482 km², that is about **146 people per km²**, the most densely populated of 10 provinces.

41.0% of people are children under 15 and 1.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 17 across Zambia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.

0–4 ****540,584**

5–9 ****453,366**

10–14 ****411,782**

15–19 ****374,229**

20–24 ****365,945**

25–29 ****325,930**

30–34 ****273,926**

35–39 ****218,103**

40–44 ****162,719**

45–49 ****105,872**

50–54 ****70,418**

55–59 ****50,419**

60–64 ****33,234**

65–69 ****19,454**

70–74 ****13,085**

75+ ****7,914**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, Creative Commons Attribution International (CC BY))](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zmb).

## Where is Lusaka Province?

Lusaka Province lies in [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/central/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/eastern/) and [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/southern/). By area it is the smallest of 10 provinces in Zambia. It covers 3.1% of [Zambia](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/). The centre point is at 15.4768° S, 29.1800° E.

Source: [Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) Zambia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zmb).

## Things to see in and around Lusaka Province

OpenStreetMap lists 30 named sights in Lusaka Province: 8 attractions; 5 monuments; 4 memorials; 3 zoos; 3 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 2 waterfalls; 1 ruins; 1 museum.

- Lusaka National Museum · museum
- Chongwe Falls · waterfall
- Ibe Munyama Falls · waterfall
- Lower Zambezi National Park · nature reserve
- Lusaka National Park · nature reserve
- Rufunsa Conservancy · nature reserve
- Bayport · viewpoint
- Makeni House · viewpoint
- White Rhino · viewpoint
- Cheetah and lion enclosures · attraction
- Chinyunyu Hot Spring · attraction
- Kabwata Cultural Village · attraction
- Selina Events Gardens · attraction
- Suwilanji Gardens · attraction
- The Bandas · attraction
- Tiffany's Canyon · attraction
- Tuesday Market · attraction
- Cenotaph · memorial
- Fossil Forest · monument
- Freedom Statue · memorial
- Gabon Disaster Memorial · monument
- Ibwe Munyama Salvation Army Mission · ruins
- Ingombe Ilede National Monument · memorial
- Kalimba Reptile Park · zoo
- Kenneth Kaunda Chilenje House National Monument · monument
- Leopards Hill Caves National Monument · monument
- Lilayi Elephant Sanctuary · zoo
- Lusaka Memorial · memorial
- Munda Wanga Environmental Park · zoo
- 中国援赞烈士永垂不朽 · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Lusaka Province

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Lusaka
- CurrencyKwacha (ZMW)
- Country calling code+260
- LanguagesEnglish, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja
- Plug typesType C, G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) · Lusaka80 km
- Kariba Airport (KAB) · Kariba120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:27) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:39).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 05:43 18:40 12.9 h 

Feb 05:59 18:35 12.6 h 

Mar 06:06 18:19 12.2 h 

Apr 06:10 17:56 11.8 h 

May 06:17 17:41 11.4 h 

Jun 06:26 17:39 11.2 h 

Jul 06:30 17:47 11.3 h 

Aug 06:20 17:55 11.6 h 

Sep 05:58 17:58 12.0 h 

Oct 05:36 18:01 12.4 h 

Nov 05:23 18:12 12.8 h 

Dec 05:27 18:29 13.0 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Lusaka Province

District Area km² Constituencies Services 

[Chilanga District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/chilanga/) 1,358 1 50 

[Chirundu District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/chirundu/) 1,395 1 28 

[Chongwe District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/chongwe/) 2,439 1 94 

[Kafue District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/kafue/) 4,486 1 76 

[Luangwa District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/luangwa/) 3,891 1 13 

[Lusaka District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/lusaka/) 419 7 1,913 

[Rufunsa District](https://wherepedia.org/zambia/lusaka/rufunsa/) 9,495 1 12 

Source: [Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) Zambia via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zmb); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Lusaka Province

- Lusaka2,212,301
- Kafue104,174
- Namalombwe97,758
- Madido80,782
- Chongwe57,443
- Chilanga Township54,046
- Chisankane41,014
- Chirundu35,403
- Lusaka West21,655
- Ntandabale20,254
- Palabana19,769
- Chinkuli14,034
- Chilongolo13,662
- Chalimbana10,196

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Lusaka Province

Named natural and historic features inside Lusaka Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

299 rivers and streams; 5 lakes; 1 waterfall; 1 dam.

- Avumba-Menda Falls
- Bukoli
- Chakwenga
- Chalimbana
- Chamalenge
- Chamalenge
- Chamatowa
- Chamatowe
- Chamba
- Chambawa
- Chambawe
- Chamitobi
- Chamtondo
- Changota
- Chanjundu
- Chankalambo
- Chankalamo
- Chankalo
- Chankanga
- Chansanje
- Chansonsa
- Chanyanya Lagoon
- Chasha
- Chateka

…and 282 more.

### Coast and islands

9 islands.

- Bwarambwa Island
- Chikenya Island
- Chikwenya Island
- Chimasonka Island
- Chirumi Island
- Kanyemba Island
- Katengahumba Island
- Ninesi Island
- Nyamasawa Island

### Hills and mountains

131 hills; 10 mountains; 1 valley.

- Chilaunga · 1,455 m
- Chirumbwe · 1,400 m
- Fulamponje · 1,346 m
- Mubindi · 1,341 m
- Nyamfuta · 1,332 m
- Chainama · 1,322 m
- Nyamibenge · 1,313 m
- Chiparai · 1,311 m
- Chulu · 1,308 m
- Chikonkwamashi Hill · 1,305 m
- Prinsloo · 1,299 m
- Tamwala · 1,295 m
- Chafundamuka · 1,293 m
- Mulola Hill · 1,286 m
- Namobiro · 1,278 m
- Kabwala Hill · 1,260 m
- Chilanga · 1,258 m
- Chipungu · 1,255 m
- Kantambwe · 1,247 m
- Nankuluma · 1,247 m
- Murundu Wakwe Lilanda · 1,242 m
- Nyanja · 1,239 m
- Namantumfwa · 1,230 m
- Kapala · 1,226 m

…and 118 more.

### Forests and nature

4 forest reserves; 1 nature reserve.

- Lower Zambezi National Park
- Lusaka East Forest Reserve
- Lusaka North Forest Reserve
- Lusaka South Extension Protected Forest Area
- Lusaka South Forest Reserve

### History

8 ancient sites.

- Chipapa Dam
- Freeman’s Cave
- Kafue Road Bridge
- Lilanda
- Muchuto Stream
- Nabulimbwa
- Nansenga Donga
- Wotherspoon’s Donga

### Getting around

4 airfields; 3 airports; 1 bridge.

- Hereford
- Jeki Airport
- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
- Lower Zambezi Royal Airport
- Lusaka City Airport
- Otto Beit Bridge
- Rufunsa
- Welgevonde

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Lusaka Province and the best time to visit

In Lusaka Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 766 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (201 mm) and the driest Jun (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 201 

Feb 24 144 

Mar 24 99 

Apr 23 30 

May 21 4 

Jun 19 1 

Jul 18 1 

Aug 21 1 

Sep 24 2 

Oct 27 10 

Nov 28 74 

Dec 25 200 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lusaka Province

Places mapped inside Lusaka Province in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals121
- Banks57
- ATMs18
- Petrol pumps123
- Hotels259
- Shopping malls109
- Schools552
- Colleges and universities166
- Cinemas10
- Pharmacies121
- Restaurants578
- Police stations48
- Dental clinics24

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Lusaka Province?In Zambia
- What is the population of Lusaka Province?3,433,676 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lusaka Province?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lusaka Province?About 146 people per km²
- What borders Lusaka Province?Central Province, Eastern Province and Southern Province
- What is there to see in Lusaka Province?Bayport, Cenotaph, Cheetah and lion enclosures, Chinyunyu Hot Spring
- What time zone is Lusaka Province in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Lusaka Province?Kwacha (ZMW)
- What language is spoken in Lusaka Province?English, Bemba, Lozi (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Lusaka Province?Lusaka
- What is the highest point in Lusaka Province?Chilaunga (1,455 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lusaka Province?March to November
- How many hospitals are in Lusaka Province?121 mapped
- How many banks are in Lusaka Province?57 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Lusaka Province?18 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lusaka Province?123 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lusaka Province?ZM105 (OCHA common operational dataset)