Demba Population 2026

Demba has a population of 22,263, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Kasai-Central. It is about 719× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,263

Rank in DR Congo

#110

Coordinates

5.50°S, 22.27°E

~632 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

781 km

485 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kasai-Central

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kananga	1,247,168	#4

Cities near Demba

Kananga1,247,168 people · ~47 km away
Luebo45,443 people · ~95 km away
Mweka81,267 people · ~106 km away
Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~122 km away
Lusambo49,376 people · ~142 km away
Miabi79,929 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Demba?

Demba has a population of 22,263 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Demba in?

Demba is located in Kasai-Central, DR Congo.

Is Demba the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 781 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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