Boende Population 2026

Boende has a population of 50,794, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tshuapa. It is about 315× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,794

Rank in DR Congo

#80

Coordinates

0.28°S, 20.88°E

~349 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

765 km

475 miles, straight line

Cities near Boende

Basankusu41,141 people · ~206 km away
Lisala117,464 people · ~280 km away
Mbandaka455,011 people · ~294 km away
Bolenge79,648 people · ~298 km away
Binga96,790 people · ~298 km away
Bumba154,586 people · ~326 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Boende?

Boende has a population of 50,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Boende in?

Boende is located in Tshuapa, DR Congo.

Is Boende the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 765 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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