Hyosha Population 2026

Hyosha has a population of 74,502, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 215× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

74,502

Rank in DR Congo

#61

Coordinates

0.70°N, 29.52°E

~1,055 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,674 km

1,040 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Goma	432,587	#13
Butembo	286,242	#19
Beni	140,731	#32
Katwa	89,352	#43
Rutshuru	82,680	#47
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78
Kayna	51,103	#79

Cities near Hyosha

Beni140,731 people · ~24 km away
Mangina55,439 people · ~25 km away
Butembo286,242 people · ~67 km away
Katwa89,352 people · ~72 km away
Lubero41,722 people · ~100 km away
Bunia399,282 people · ~126 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hyosha?

Hyosha has a population of 74,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Hyosha in?

Hyosha is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Hyosha the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,674 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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