Kampene Population 2026

Kampene has a population of 37,034, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Maniema. It is about 432× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,034

Rank in DR Congo

#105

Coordinates

3.60°S, 26.67°E

~652 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,262 km

784 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maniema

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kindu	234,651	#21
Kasongo	81,629	#50

Cities near Kampene

Kasongo81,629 people · ~92 km away
Kindu234,651 people · ~110 km away
Kongolo86,932 people · ~202 km away
Lubao37,818 people · ~224 km away
Kabare37,034 people · ~266 km away
Bukavu816,811 people · ~271 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kampene?

Kampene has a population of 37,034 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kampene in?

Kampene is located in Maniema, DR Congo.

Is Kampene the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,262 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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