Mbanza-Ngungu Population 2026

Mbanza-Ngungu has a population of 142,773, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mbanza-Ngungu (capital Kinshasa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

142,773

Rank in DR Congo

#31

Coordinates

5.26°S, 14.86°E

~735 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

115 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Matadi	425,662	#14
Boma	297,009	#17
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 Mbanza-Ngungu

Inkisi115,317 people · ~26 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~58 km away
Kasangulu45,400 people · ~82 km away
Masina485,167 people · ~114 km away
Kinshasa16,000,000 people · ~115 km away
Kenge63,317 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mbanza-Ngungu?

Mbanza-Ngungu has a population of 142,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Mbanza-Ngungu in?

Mbanza-Ngungu is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Mbanza-Ngungu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 115 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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