Oyo Population 2026

Oyo has a population of 20,630, making it the #16 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 Oyo (capital Brazzaville shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,630

Rank in Congo

#16

Coordinates

1.17°S, 15.97°E

~320 m elevation · Africa/Brazzaville

Distance to capital (Brazzaville)

353 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cuvette

City	Population	Rank in Congo
Owando	35,698	#8
Mossaka	21,809	#14
Makoua	20,550	#17

Cities near Oyo

Owando35,698 people · ~76 km away
Gamboma26,718 people · ~80 km away
Mossaka21,809 people · ~92 km away
Makoua20,550 people · ~136 km away
Djambala15,372 people · ~204 km away
Pokola15,102 people · ~288 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oyo?

Oyo has a population of 20,630 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Congo.

What region is Oyo in?

Oyo is located in Cuvette, Congo.

Is Oyo the capital of Congo?

No, the capital of Congo is Brazzaville, about 353 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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