Prisons in Zambia map & data
There are 18 prisons mapped in Zambia, spread over 9 regions. The most are in Lusaka (7), Central (3) and Eastern (2) - Lusaka alone holds 39% of them. 94% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Nyimba Prison, Prison and Mwense Correctional Facility.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 7 | 39% |
| Central | 3 | 17% |
| Eastern | 2 | 11% |
| Muchinga | 1 | 5.6% |
| North-Western | 1 | 5.6% |
| Luapula | 1 | 5.6% |
| Southern | 1 | 5.6% |
| Copperbelt | 1 | 5.6% |
| Western | 1 | 5.6% |
Notable prisons in Zambia
- Nyimba PrisonEastern · prison
- PrisonMuchinga · prison
- Mwense Correctional FacilityLuapula · prison
- Mkushi PrisonsCentral · prison
- Livingstone Correctional CenterLivingstone · Southern · prison
- Chainama Correctional FacilityLusaka · prison
- Kasenshi State PrisonCopperbelt · prison
- Sesheke Correctional ServiceWestern · prison
- katete correction facilityEastern · prison
- Mukobeko Maximum Security PrisonCentral · prison
- Kamwala Remand PrisonLusaka · prison
- Nansanga Correctional FarmCentral · prison
- Lusaka Central PrisonLusaka · prison
- MwembeshiLusaka · prison
- Mwembeshi Open Air PrisonLusaka · prison
- Mwembeshi PrisonLusaka · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Zambia?
This layer holds 18 prisons in Zambia, the most of them in Lusaka. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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