Kalemie Population 2026

Kalemie has a population of 160,961, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

160,961

Rank in DR Congo

#29

Coordinates

5.95°S, 29.19°E

~787 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,548 km

961 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanganyika

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kongolo	86,932	#46
Manono	82,465	#48
Kabalo	81,191	#53
Baudhuinville	81,181	#54
Kalima	72,327	#63
Kituku	66,378	#65
Nyunzu	62,565	#69
Pepa	24,767	#109

Cities near Kalemie

Kalima72,327 people · ~120 km away
Nyunzu62,565 people · ~130 km away
Baudhuinville81,181 people · ~140 km away
Pepa24,767 people · ~205 km away
Kituku66,378 people · ~213 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~249 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalemie?

Kalemie has a population of 160,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kalemie in?

Kalemie is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Kalemie the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,548 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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