Lusambo Population 2026
Lusambo has a population of 49,376, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Sankuru. It is about 324× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,376
Rank in DR Congo
#82
Coordinates
4.98°S, 23.44°E
~432 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
904 km
561 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sankuru
Cities near Lusambo
- Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~116 km away
- Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 people · ~130 km away
- Lukula46,534 people · ~132 km away
- Miabi79,929 people · ~139 km away
- Demba22,263 people · ~142 km away
- Kananga1,247,168 people · ~153 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lusambo?
Lusambo has a population of 49,376 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Lusambo in?
Lusambo is located in Sankuru, DR Congo.
Is Lusambo the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 904 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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