Makoua Population 2026

Makoua has a population of 20,550, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇬 Congo, located in Cuvette. Roughly 0.3% of Congo's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Brazzaville, the country's biggest city.

Location of Makoua (capital Brazzaville shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,550

Rank in Congo

#17

Coordinates

0.01°N, 15.63°E

~324 m elevation · Africa/Brazzaville

Distance to capital (Brazzaville)

477 km

296 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cuvette

City	Population	Rank in Congo
Owando	35,698	#8
Mossaka	21,809	#14
Oyo	20,630	#16

Cities near Makoua

Owando35,698 people · ~62 km away
Oyo20,630 people · ~136 km away
Pokola15,102 people · ~173 km away
Ouesso40,667 people · ~185 km away
Mossaka21,809 people · ~188 km away
Gamboma26,718 people · ~211 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makoua?

Makoua has a population of 20,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Congo.

What region is Makoua in?

Makoua is located in Cuvette, Congo.

Is Makoua the capital of Congo?

No, the capital of Congo is Brazzaville, about 477 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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