Malemba-Nkulu Population 2026

Malemba-Nkulu has a population of 25,430, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Lomami. It is about 629× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,430

Rank in DR Congo

#108

Coordinates

8.04°S, 26.80°E

~572 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,335 km

829 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haut-Lomami

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kamina	200,184	#25
Bukama	105,530	#38
Mulongo	89,340	#44
Kanyama	80,043	#56
Kipamba	46,430	#88

Cities near Malemba-Nkulu

Mulongo89,340 people · ~32 km away
Kipamba46,430 people · ~45 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~106 km away
Bukama105,530 people · ~165 km away
Kamina200,184 people · ~212 km away
Kabalo81,191 people · ~222 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malemba-Nkulu?

Malemba-Nkulu has a population of 25,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Malemba-Nkulu in?

Malemba-Nkulu is located in Haut-Lomami, DR Congo.

Is Malemba-Nkulu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,335 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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