Katanda Population 2026

Katanda has a population of 42,105, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. It is about 380× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,105

Rank in DR Congo

#97

Coordinates

0.83°S, 29.36°E

~968 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,608 km

999 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Goma	432,587	#13
Butembo	286,242	#19
Beni	140,731	#32
Katwa	89,352	#43
Rutshuru	82,680	#47
Hyosha	74,502	#61
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78

Cities near Katanda

Kanyobagonga44,146 people · ~26 km away
Kirumba52,041 people · ~31 km away
Kayna51,103 people · ~32 km away
Rutshuru82,680 people · ~41 km away
Lubero41,722 people · ~75 km away
Sake17,151 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katanda?

Katanda has a population of 42,105 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Katanda in?

Katanda is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Katanda the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,608 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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