Kimpese Population 2026
Kimpese has a population of 79,539, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 201× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
79,539
Rank in DR Congo
#59
Coordinates
5.56°S, 14.43°E
~326 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
168 km
104 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Kimpese?
Kimpese has a population of 79,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Kimpese in?
Kimpese is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.
Is Kimpese the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 168 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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