Malemba Population 2026

Malemba has a population of 44,027, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Lualaba. It is about 363× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,027

Rank in DR Congo

#96

Coordinates

10.38°S, 24.55°E

~1,092 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,220 km

758 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lualaba

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kolwezi	790,248	#7
Mwene	295,683	#18
Tshilenge	116,073	#36
Fungurume	50,100	#81

Cities near Malemba

Kolwezi790,248 people · ~107 km away
Kamina200,184 people · ~189 km away
Tshilenge116,073 people · ~191 km away
Mwene295,683 people · ~194 km away
Bukama105,530 people · ~194 km away
Fungurume50,100 people · ~196 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malemba?

Malemba has a population of 44,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Malemba in?

Malemba is located in Lualaba, DR Congo.

Is Malemba the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,220 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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