Kolwezi Population 2026
Kolwezi has a population of 790,248, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Lualaba. Roughly 0.7% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
790,248
Rank in DR Congo
#7
Coordinates
10.71°S, 25.47°E
~1,485 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,325 km
823 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lualaba
Cities near Kolwezi
FAQ
What is the population of Kolwezi?
Kolwezi has a population of 790,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Kolwezi in?
Kolwezi is located in Lualaba, DR Congo.
Is Kolwezi the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,325 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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