Kenge Population 2026

Kenge has a population of 63,317, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 253× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,317

Rank in DR Congo

#68

Coordinates

5.77°S, 13.66°E

~241 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

243 km

151 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Matadi	425,662	#14
Boma	297,009	#17
Mbanza-Ngungu	142,773	#31
Moanda	128,804	#33
Inkisi	115,317	#37
Kimpese	79,539	#59
Tshela	64,210	#66
Kasangulu	45,400	#92

Cities near Kenge

Matadi425,662 people · ~23 km away
Boma297,009 people · ~67 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~89 km away
Tshela64,210 people · ~116 km away
Moanda128,804 people · ~143 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kenge?

Kenge has a population of 63,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kenge in?

Kenge is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Kenge the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 243 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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