Kabalo Population 2026

Kabalo has a population of 81,191, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 197× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

81,191

Rank in DR Congo

#53

Coordinates

6.05°S, 26.91°E

~560 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,299 km

807 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanganyika

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kalemie	160,961	#29
Kongolo	86,932	#46
Manono	82,465	#48
Baudhuinville	81,181	#54
Kalima	72,327	#63
Kituku	66,378	#65
Nyunzu	62,565	#69
Pepa	24,767	#109

Cities near Kabalo

Kongolo86,932 people · ~75 km away
Nyunzu62,565 people · ~122 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~149 km away
Lubao37,818 people · ~149 km away
Kalima72,327 people · ~157 km away
Kasongo81,629 people · ~183 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kabalo?

Kabalo has a population of 81,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kabalo in?

Kabalo is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Kabalo the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,299 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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