Mwene-Ditu Population 2026
Mwene-Ditu has a population of 189,177, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Lomami. Roughly 0.2% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
189,177
Rank in DR Congo
#27
Coordinates
7.01°S, 23.45°E
~970 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
949 km
589 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lomami
Cities near Mwene-Ditu
- Luputa54,676 people · ~32 km away
- Gandajika208,051 people · ~63 km away
- Miabi79,929 people · ~88 km away
- Kanyama80,043 people · ~98 km away
- Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 people · ~98 km away
- Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~114 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mwene-Ditu?
Mwene-Ditu has a population of 189,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Mwene-Ditu in?
Mwene-Ditu is located in Lomami, DR Congo.
Is Mwene-Ditu the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 949 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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