Kabare Population 2026

Kabare has a population of 37,034, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in South Kivu. It is about 432× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,034

Rank in DR Congo

#106

Coordinates

2.50°S, 28.79°E

~1,996 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,510 km

938 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Bukavu	816,811	#6
Uvira	407,092	#15

Cities near Kabare

Bukavu816,811 people · ~6 km away
Goma432,587 people · ~104 km away
Sake17,151 people · ~106 km away
Uvira407,092 people · ~107 km away
Rutshuru82,680 people · ~163 km away
Kirumba52,041 people · ~166 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kabare?

Kabare has a population of 37,034 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kabare in?

Kabare is located in South Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Kabare the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,510 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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