Gandajika Population 2026
Gandajika has a population of 208,051, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Lomami. Roughly 0.2% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
208,051
Rank in DR Congo
#23
Coordinates
6.75°S, 23.95°E
~802 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
993 km
617 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lomami
| City | Population | Rank in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Kabinda | 219,396 | #22 |
| Mwene-Ditu | 189,177 | #27 |
| Luputa | 54,676 | #77 |
| Lubao | 37,818 | #103 |
Cities near Gandajika
- Luputa54,676 people · ~54 km away
- Mwene-Ditu189,177 people · ~63 km away
- Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 people · ~79 km away
- Miabi79,929 people · ~85 km away
- Kanyama80,043 people · ~89 km away
- Kabinda219,396 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gandajika?
Gandajika has a population of 208,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Gandajika in?
Gandajika is located in Lomami, DR Congo.
Is Gandajika the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 993 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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