Kituku Population 2026

Kituku has a population of 66,378, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 241× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,378

Rank in DR Congo

#65

Coordinates

7.58°S, 30.21°E

~783 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,686 km

1,047 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanganyika

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kalemie	160,961	#29
Kongolo	86,932	#46
Manono	82,465	#48
Kabalo	81,191	#53
Baudhuinville	81,181	#54
Kalima	72,327	#63
Nyunzu	62,565	#69
Pepa	24,767	#109

Cities near Kituku

Pepa24,767 people · ~49 km away
Baudhuinville81,181 people · ~76 km away
Pweto38,298 people · ~174 km away
Kalemie160,961 people · ~213 km away
Nyunzu62,565 people · ~302 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~311 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kituku?

Kituku has a population of 66,378 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kituku in?

Kituku is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Kituku the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,686 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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