Moanda Population 2026

Moanda has a population of 128,804, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 124× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

128,804

Rank in DR Congo

#33

Coordinates

5.93°S, 12.37°E

~30 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

371 km

230 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Matadi	425,662	#14
Boma	297,009	#17
Mbanza-Ngungu	142,773	#31
Inkisi	115,317	#37
Kimpese	79,539	#59
Tshela	64,210	#66
Kenge	63,317	#68
Kasangulu	45,400	#92

Cities near Moanda

Boma297,009 people · ~76 km away
Matadi425,662 people · ~121 km away
Tshela64,210 people · ~122 km away
Kenge63,317 people · ~143 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~232 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~285 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Moanda?

Moanda has a population of 128,804 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Moanda in?

Moanda is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Moanda the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 371 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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