Kananga Population 2026
Kananga has a population of 1,247,168, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Kasai-Central. Roughly 1.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,247,168
Rank in DR Congo
#4
Coordinates
5.90°S, 22.42°E
~643 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
806 km
501 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kasai-Central
| City | Population | Rank in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Demba | 22,263 | #110 |
Cities near Kananga
- Demba22,263 people · ~47 km away
- Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~93 km away
- Miabi79,929 people · ~114 km away
- Luebo45,443 people · ~126 km away
- Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 people · ~132 km away
- Mweka81,267 people · ~150 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kananga?
Kananga has a population of 1,247,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Kananga in?
Kananga is located in Kasai-Central, DR Congo.
Is Kananga the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 806 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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