Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in south central Zambia at citation needed]. The current mayor, since 2006, is Mr Steven Chilatu (PF). The deputy Mayor is Mr.Charles Msiska this are the recent changes at the election held in June 2007.
, on a plateau at 1300 m (4265 ft) in altitude. It has a population of 1,084,703 (2000 census). It is in the Lusaka Province, the central province of Zambia, which is a densely populated and tribally diverse region. The Lunsemfwa River is near the city. Since it is the commercial center and governmental seat of Zambia, all the arterial roads lead to Lusaka