Kongolo Population 2026

Kongolo has a population of 86,932, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 184× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

86,932

Rank in DR Congo

#46

Coordinates

5.39°S, 27.00°E

~562 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,300 km

807 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanganyika

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kalemie	160,961	#29
Manono	82,465	#48
Kabalo	81,191	#53
Baudhuinville	81,181	#54
Kalima	72,327	#63
Kituku	66,378	#65
Nyunzu	62,565	#69
Pepa	24,767	#109

Cities near Kongolo

Kabalo81,191 people · ~75 km away
Kasongo81,629 people · ~113 km away
Nyunzu62,565 people · ~129 km away
Kalima72,327 people · ~135 km away
Lubao37,818 people · ~139 km away
Kampene37,034 people · ~202 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kongolo?

Kongolo has a population of 86,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kongolo in?

Kongolo is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Kongolo the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,300 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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