Nyunzu Population 2026

Nyunzu has a population of 62,565, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 256× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,565

Rank in DR Congo

#69

Coordinates

5.96°S, 28.02°E

~734 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,418 km

881 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanganyika

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kalemie	160,961	#29
Kongolo	86,932	#46
Manono	82,465	#48
Kabalo	81,191	#53
Baudhuinville	81,181	#54
Kalima	72,327	#63
Kituku	66,378	#65
Pepa	24,767	#109

Cities near Nyunzu

Kalima72,327 people · ~57 km away
Kabalo81,191 people · ~122 km away
Kongolo86,932 people · ~129 km away
Kalemie160,961 people · ~130 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~164 km away
Kasongo81,629 people · ~226 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nyunzu?

Nyunzu has a population of 62,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Nyunzu in?

Nyunzu is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Nyunzu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,418 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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