Kipamba Population 2026

Kipamba has a population of 46,430, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Lomami. It is about 345× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,430

Rank in DR Congo

#88

Coordinates

8.21°S, 26.42°E

~574 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,301 km

808 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haut-Lomami

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kamina	200,184	#25
Bukama	105,530	#38
Mulongo	89,340	#44
Kanyama	80,043	#56
Malemba-Nkulu	25,430	#108

Cities near Kipamba

Malemba-Nkulu25,430 people · ~45 km away
Mulongo89,340 people · ~76 km away
Bukama105,530 people · ~127 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~148 km away
Kamina200,184 people · ~167 km away
Kabalo81,191 people · ~246 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kipamba?

Kipamba has a population of 46,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kipamba in?

Kipamba is located in Haut-Lomami, DR Congo.

Is Kipamba the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,301 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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