Kikwit Population 2026
Kikwit has a population of 509,367, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Kwilu. Roughly 0.4% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
509,367
Rank in DR Congo
#10
Coordinates
5.04°S, 18.82°E
~466 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
396 km
246 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kwilu
| City | Population | Rank in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Bandundu Province | 202,904 | #24 |
| Idiofa | 87,882 | #45 |
| Bulungu | 81,393 | #51 |
| Mangai | 63,713 | #67 |
| Dibaya-Lubwe | 55,672 | #75 |
| Masi-Manimba | 45,775 | #89 |
Cities near Kikwit
- Bulungu81,393 people · ~60 km away
- Idiofa87,882 people · ~86 km away
- Masi-Manimba45,775 people · ~107 km away
- Mangai63,713 people · ~138 km away
- Dibaya-Lubwe55,672 people · ~152 km away
- Dungu41,076 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kikwit?
Kikwit has a population of 509,367 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Kikwit in?
Kikwit is located in Kwilu, DR Congo.
Is Kikwit the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 396 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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