Dungu Population 2026

Dungu has a population of 41,076, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Mai-Ndombe. It is about 390× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,076

Rank in DR Congo

#101

Coordinates

3.62°S, 18.85°E

~331 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

400 km

248 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mai-Ndombe

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Inongo	68,852	#64
Nioki	62,153	#70
Mushie	61,336	#73
Kutu	56,061	#74
Bolobo	47,032	#86

Cities near Dungu

Mangai63,713 people · ~88 km away
Bulungu81,393 people · ~106 km away
Kutu56,061 people · ~127 km away
Dibaya-Lubwe55,672 people · ~127 km away
Kikwit509,367 people · ~158 km away
Nioki62,153 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dungu?

Dungu has a population of 41,076 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Dungu in?

Dungu is located in Mai-Ndombe, DR Congo.

Is Dungu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 400 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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