Goma Population 2026

Goma has a population of 432,587, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. Roughly 0.4% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

432,587

Rank in DR Congo

#13

Coordinates

1.67°S, 29.23°E

~1,518 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,573 km

977 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Butembo	286,242	#19
Beni	140,731	#32
Katwa	89,352	#43
Rutshuru	82,680	#47
Hyosha	74,502	#61
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78
Kayna	51,103	#79

Cities near Goma

Sake17,151 people · ~23 km away
Rutshuru82,680 people · ~59 km away
Kirumba52,041 people · ~65 km away
Katanda42,105 people · ~96 km away
Bukavu816,811 people · ~100 km away
Kabare37,034 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Goma?

Goma has a population of 432,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Goma in?

Goma is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Goma the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,573 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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