Bulungu Population 2026
Bulungu has a population of 81,393, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Kwilu. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 197× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,393
Rank in DR Congo
#51
Coordinates
4.54°S, 18.60°E
~400 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
366 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kwilu
| City | Population | Rank in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Kikwit | 509,367 | #10 |
| Bandundu Province | 202,904 | #24 |
| Idiofa | 87,882 | #45 |
| Mangai | 63,713 | #67 |
| Dibaya-Lubwe | 55,672 | #75 |
| Masi-Manimba | 45,775 | #89 |
Cities near Bulungu
- Kikwit509,367 people · ~60 km away
- Masi-Manimba45,775 people · ~83 km away
- Dungu41,076 people · ~106 km away
- Mangai63,713 people · ~118 km away
- Idiofa87,882 people · ~119 km away
- Dibaya-Lubwe55,672 people · ~146 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bulungu?
Bulungu has a population of 81,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Bulungu in?
Bulungu is located in Kwilu, DR Congo.
Is Bulungu the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 366 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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