Masi-Manimba Population 2026

Masi-Manimba has a population of 45,775, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Kwilu. It is about 350× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Masi-Manimba (capital Kinshasa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

45,775

Rank in DR Congo

#89

Coordinates

4.78°S, 17.89°E

~487 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

290 km

180 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwilu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kikwit	509,367	#10
Bandundu Province	202,904	#24
Idiofa	87,882	#45
Bulungu	81,393	#51
Mangai	63,713	#67
Dibaya-Lubwe	55,672	#75

Cities near Masi-Manimba

Bulungu81,393 people · ~83 km away
Kikwit509,367 people · ~107 km away
Dungu41,076 people · ~166 km away
Bandundu Province202,904 people · ~172 km away
Idiofa87,882 people · ~190 km away
Mangai63,713 people · ~200 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Masi-Manimba?

Masi-Manimba has a population of 45,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Masi-Manimba in?

Masi-Manimba is located in Kwilu, DR Congo.

Is Masi-Manimba the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 290 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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