Kayna Population 2026

Kayna has a population of 51,103, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. It is about 313× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,103

Rank in DR Congo

#79

Coordinates

0.61°S, 29.17°E

~1,753 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,594 km

990 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 Kayna

Kanyobagonga44,146 people · ~10 km away
Katanda42,105 people · ~32 km away
Lubero41,722 people · ~51 km away
Kirumba52,041 people · ~55 km away
Rutshuru82,680 people · ~71 km away
Katwa89,352 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kayna?

Kayna has a population of 51,103 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kayna in?

Kayna is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Kayna the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,594 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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