Pepa Population 2026

Pepa has a population of 24,767, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tanganyika. It is about 646× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,767

Rank in DR Congo

#109

Coordinates

7.70°S, 29.78°E

~1,958 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,642 km

1,020 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
Nyunzu	62,565	#69

Cities near Pepa

Kituku66,378 people · ~49 km away
Baudhuinville81,181 people · ~68 km away
Pweto38,298 people · ~129 km away
Kalemie160,961 people · ~205 km away
Manono82,465 people · ~266 km away
Nyunzu62,565 people · ~274 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pepa?

Pepa has a population of 24,767 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Pepa in?

Pepa is located in Tanganyika, DR Congo.

Is Pepa the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,642 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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