Katwa Population 2026
Katwa has a population of 89,352, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 179× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,352
Rank in DR Congo
#43
Coordinates
0.09°N, 29.31°E
~1,750 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,630 km
1,012 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Kivu
Cities near Katwa
FAQ
What is the population of Katwa?
Katwa has a population of 89,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Katwa in?
Katwa is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.
Is Katwa the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,630 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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