Kisangani Population 2026
Kisangani has a population of 1,181,788, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tshopo. Roughly 1.0% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,181,788
Rank in DR Congo
#5
Coordinates
0.52°N, 25.19°E
~400 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,222 km
759 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tshopo
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FAQ
What is the population of Kisangani?
Kisangani has a population of 1,181,788 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Kisangani in?
Kisangani is located in Tshopo, DR Congo.
Is Kisangani the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,222 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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