Kirumba Population 2026

Kirumba has a population of 52,041, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. It is about 307× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,041

Rank in DR Congo

#78

Coordinates

1.09°S, 29.29°E

~1,876 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
Kayna	51,103	#79

Cities near Kirumba

Rutshuru82,680 people · ~20 km away
Katanda42,105 people · ~31 km away
Kanyobagonga44,146 people · ~45 km away
Kayna51,103 people · ~55 km away
Sake17,151 people · ~60 km away
Goma432,587 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kirumba?

Kirumba has a population of 52,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kirumba in?

Kirumba is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Kirumba 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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