Babamba Population 2026
Babamba has a population of 81,740, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tshopo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 196× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,740
Rank in DR Congo
#49
Coordinates
0.18°N, 27.48°E
~760 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,442 km
895 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tshopo
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FAQ
What is the population of Babamba?
Babamba has a population of 81,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Babamba in?
Babamba is located in Tshopo, DR Congo.
Is Babamba the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,442 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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