Owando Population 2026

Owando has a population of 35,698, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇨🇬 Congo, located in Cuvette. Roughly 0.5% of Congo's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Brazzaville, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,698

Rank in Congo

Coordinates

0.48°S, 15.90°E

~355 m elevation · Africa/Brazzaville

Distance to capital (Brazzaville)

426 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cuvette

City	Population	Rank in Congo
Mossaka	21,809	#14
Oyo	20,630	#16
Makoua	20,550	#17

Cities near Owando

Makoua20,550 people · ~62 km away
Oyo20,630 people · ~76 km away
Mossaka21,809 people · ~129 km away
Gamboma26,718 people · ~155 km away
Pokola15,102 people · ~215 km away
Ouesso40,667 people · ~234 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Owando?

Owando has a population of 35,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Congo.

What region is Owando in?

Owando is located in Cuvette, Congo.

Is Owando the capital of Congo?

No, the capital of Congo is Brazzaville, about 426 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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