Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.2M
Population
360 km2
Area
74 Mbps
Internet
1,279m
Elevation
UTC+02:30
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Lusaka is a capital city in Zambia with a population of 2.2M. Internet speeds average 74 Mbps download. The city has 5,065 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Zambia
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
2.2M
Timezone
UTC+02:30
Elevation
1,279 m
Currency
ZMW
Language
English
Status
Capital City
GPS
-15.41, 28.29
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
74 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A major city with a population of 2,212,301
INFRASTRUCTURE
5,065 total POIs 14.1 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
218
Cafes
28
Bars
708
Fast Food
91
Shopping
Supermarkets
89
Convenience
883
Shopping Malls
64
Healthcare
Hospitals
23
Clinics
73
Pharmacies
113
Education
Schools
573
Universities
35
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
14
Playgrounds
6
Sports
449
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
338
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
156
Services
Banks
36
ATMs
44
Post Offices
5
Police
40
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
74 Mbps
Download
19 Mbps
Upload
46ms
Latency
3,356
Tests
967
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jan - Jun
25°
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25°
F
24°
M
22°
A
20°
M
18°
J
18°
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18°
A
20°
S
22°
O
24°
N
25°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lusaka known for?
Lusaka is a city in Zambia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Lusaka?
Lusaka has an average download speed of 74 Mbps and upload speed of 19 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Lusaka?
The population of Lusaka is approximately 2.2M.
What infrastructure does Lusaka have?
Lusaka has 5,065 mapped points of interest, including 218 restaurants, 23 hospitals, 573 schools.
What country is Lusaka in?
Lusaka is located in Zambia.
