Matadi Population 2026

Matadi has a population of 425,662, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.4% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

425,662

Rank in DR Congo

#14

Coordinates

5.84°S, 13.46°E

~183 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

265 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Boma	297,009	#17
Mbanza-Ngungu	142,773	#31
Moanda	128,804	#33
Inkisi	115,317	#37
Kimpese	79,539	#59
Tshela	64,210	#66
Kenge	63,317	#68
Kasangulu	45,400	#92

Cities near Matadi

Kenge63,317 people · ~23 km away
Boma297,009 people · ~45 km away
Tshela64,210 people · ~110 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~112 km away
Moanda128,804 people · ~121 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matadi?

Matadi has a population of 425,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Matadi in?

Matadi is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Matadi the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 265 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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