Bumba Population 2026

Bumba has a population of 154,586, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Mongala. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

154,586

Rank in DR Congo

#30

Coordinates

2.19°N, 22.47°E

~362 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,076 km

668 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mongala

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Lisala	117,464	#34
Binga	96,790	#41

Cities near Bumba

Lisala117,464 people · ~106 km away
Aketi61,437 people · ~158 km away
Basoko76,371 people · ~166 km away
Businga48,339 people · ~217 km away
Binga96,790 people · ~220 km away
Bondo17,860 people · ~226 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bumba?

Bumba has a population of 154,586 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Bumba in?

Bumba is located in Mongala, DR Congo.

Is Bumba the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,076 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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