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Chipata overview
Chipata (orange) and the other large cities of Zambia
Chipata lies in Eastern Province in Zambia at 13.63°S, 32.65°E, about 1,147 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Lusaka (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Ndola (627,503) and larger than Solwezi (301,370). The largest city in Zambia is Lusaka with 2,212,301 people; the capital, Lusaka, has 2,212,301.
The national capital, Lusaka, is about 509 km away; the nearest large city is Katete, 77 km from Chipata.
Zambia as a whole has a live population of 22,699,882 (+2.7% a year) and ranks #63 of 238 countries — see the Zambia population page for the full statistics and the Zambia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Chipata
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Katete Eastern Province | 77 km | 45,402 |
| Petauke Eastern Province | 159 km | 58,156 |
| Lundazi Eastern Province | 160 km | 45,149 |
Largest cities in Zambia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LusakaCapital | Lusaka Province | 2,212,301 |
| 2 | Kitwe | Copperbelt | 665,961 |
| 3 | Ndola | Copperbelt | 627,503 |
| 4 | Chipata | Eastern Province | 327,059 |
| 5 | Solwezi | North-Western | 301,370 |
| 6 | Kabwe | Central Province | 288,598 |
| 7 | Chingola | Copperbelt | 256,560 |
| 8 | Luanshya | Copperbelt | 193,293 |
| 9 | Kasama | Northern Province | 179,636 |
| 10 | Livingstone | Southern Province | 178,361 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chipata?
Chipata has about 327,059 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Chipata the capital of Zambia?
No. The capital of Zambia is Lusaka (2,212,301 people), about 509 km away. Chipata is the 4th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Chipata compared with the rest of Zambia?
Its 327,059 residents are 1.4% of the 22,699,882 people living in Zambia today. Lusaka is larger with 2,212,301 people.
Where is Chipata?
In Eastern Province, Zambia, at latitude -13.63 and longitude 32.65, 1,147 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Katete (77 km), Petauke (159 km), Lundazi (160 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Chipata Population 2026 — Zambia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/zambia/chipata/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/zambia/chipata/">Chipata Population 2026 — Zambia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.