Mokambo Population 2026

Mokambo has a population of 34,762, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Katanga. It is about 460× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,762

Rank in DR Congo

#107

Coordinates

12.43°S, 28.35°E

~1,334 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,692 km

1,051 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haut-Katanga

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Lubumbashi	2,221,925	#2
Likasi	635,768	#8
Kipushi	169,635	#28
Kambove	99,884	#40
Pweto	38,298	#102

Cities near Mokambo

Lubumbashi2,221,925 people · ~127 km away
Kipushi169,635 people · ~140 km away
Likasi635,768 people · ~238 km away
Kambove99,884 people · ~257 km away
Fungurume50,100 people · ~299 km away
Kolwezi790,248 people · ~367 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mokambo?

Mokambo has a population of 34,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Mokambo in?

Mokambo is located in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.

Is Mokambo the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,692 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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