Kalima Population 2026

Kalima has a population of 72,327, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 221× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

72,327

Rank in DR Congo

#63

Coordinates

5.49°S, 28.22°E

~755 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,435 km

891 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
Kabalo	81,191	#53
Baudhuinville	81,181	#54
Kituku	66,378	#65
Nyunzu	62,565	#69
Pepa	24,767	#109

Cities near Kalima

Nyunzu62,565 people · ~57 km away
Kalemie160,961 people · ~120 km away
Kongolo86,932 people · ~135 km away
Kabalo81,191 people · ~157 km away
Kasongo81,629 people · ~208 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~221 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalima?

Kalima has a population of 72,327 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kalima in?

Kalima is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Kalima the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,435 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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