Mbuji-Mayi Population 2026
Mbuji-Mayi has a population of 2,101,332, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in East Kasai. Roughly 1.8% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 7.6× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,101,332
Rank in DR Congo
#3
Coordinates
6.14°S, 23.59°E
~621 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
938 km
582 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Kasai
| City | Population | Rank in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Miabi | 79,929 | #57 |
| Kabeya-Kamwanga | 44,093 | #95 |
Cities near Mbuji-Mayi
- Miabi79,929 people · ~24 km away
- Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~40 km away
- Gandajika208,051 people · ~79 km away
- Mwene-Ditu189,177 people · ~98 km away
- Kabinda219,396 people · ~99 km away
- Luputa54,676 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mbuji-Mayi?
Mbuji-Mayi has a population of 2,101,332 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Mbuji-Mayi in?
Mbuji-Mayi is located in East Kasai, DR Congo.
Is Mbuji-Mayi the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 938 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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