Kambove Population 2026

Kambove has a population of 99,884, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Katanga. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 160× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

99,884

Rank in DR Congo

#40

Coordinates

10.87°S, 26.60°E

~1,386 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,440 km

894 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haut-Katanga

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Lubumbashi	2,221,925	#2
Likasi	635,768	#8
Kipushi	169,635	#28
Pweto	38,298	#102
Mokambo	34,762	#107

Cities near Kambove

Likasi635,768 people · ~20 km away
Fungurume50,100 people · ~41 km away
Kipushi169,635 people · ~122 km away
Kolwezi790,248 people · ~125 km away
Lubumbashi2,221,925 people · ~130 km away
Bukama105,530 people · ~203 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kambove?

Kambove has a population of 99,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kambove in?

Kambove is located in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.

Is Kambove the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,440 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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