Boma Population 2026

Boma has a population of 297,009, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.3% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

297,009

Rank in DR Congo

#17

Coordinates

5.85°S, 13.05°E

~11 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

302 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Matadi	425,662	#14
Mbanza-Ngungu	142,773	#31
Moanda	128,804	#33
Inkisi	115,317	#37
Kimpese	79,539	#59
Tshela	64,210	#66
Kenge	63,317	#68
Kasangulu	45,400	#92

Cities near Boma

Matadi425,662 people · ~45 km away
Kenge63,317 people · ~67 km away
Moanda128,804 people · ~76 km away
Tshela64,210 people · ~96 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~156 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~210 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Boma?

Boma has a population of 297,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Boma in?

Boma is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Boma the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 302 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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