Basoko Population 2026

Basoko has a population of 76,371, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tshopo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 210× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

76,371

Rank in DR Congo

#60

Coordinates

1.24°N, 23.62°E

~375 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,111 km

690 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tshopo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kisangani	1,181,788	#5
Babamba	81,740	#49
Yangambi	62,082	#71

Cities near Basoko

Yangambi62,082 people · ~106 km away
Bumba154,586 people · ~166 km away
Aketi61,437 people · ~168 km away
Kisangani1,181,788 people · ~193 km away
Buta80,751 people · ~212 km away
Lisala117,464 people · ~254 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Basoko?

Basoko has a population of 76,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Basoko in?

Basoko is located in Tshopo, DR Congo.

Is Basoko the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,111 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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