Beni Population 2026

Beni has a population of 140,731, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

140,731

Rank in DR Congo

#32

Coordinates

0.49°N, 29.47°E

~1,161 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,662 km

1,032 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Goma	432,587	#13
Butembo	286,242	#19
Katwa	89,352	#43
Rutshuru	82,680	#47
Hyosha	74,502	#61
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78
Kayna	51,103	#79

Cities near Beni

Mangina55,439 people · ~22 km away
Hyosha74,502 people · ~24 km away
Butembo286,242 people · ~44 km away
Katwa89,352 people · ~48 km away
Lubero41,722 people · ~77 km away
Kayna51,103 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beni?

Beni has a population of 140,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Beni in?

Beni is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Beni the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,662 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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