Basankusu Population 2026

Basankusu has a population of 41,141, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Équateur. It is about 389× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Basankusu (capital Kinshasa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

41,141

Rank in DR Congo

#100

Coordinates

1.22°N, 19.80°E

~336 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

793 km

492 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Équateur

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Mbandaka	455,011	#12
Bolenge	79,648	#58

Cities near Basankusu

Binga96,790 people · ~150 km away
Boende50,794 people · ~206 km away
Mbandaka455,011 people · ~215 km away
Lisala117,464 people · ~217 km away
Bolenge79,648 people · ~222 km away
Gemena197,159 people · ~226 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Basankusu?

Basankusu has a population of 41,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Basankusu in?

Basankusu is located in Équateur, DR Congo.

Is Basankusu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 793 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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