Pweto Population 2026
Pweto has a population of 38,298, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Katanga. It is about 418× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,298
Rank in DR Congo
#102
Coordinates
8.47°S, 28.90°E
~954 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,570 km
975 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 |
| Mokambo | 34,762 | #107 |
Cities near Pweto
- Pepa24,767 people · ~129 km away
- Kituku66,378 people · ~174 km away
- Baudhuinville81,181 people · ~179 km away
- Manono82,465 people · ~210 km away
- Mulongo89,340 people · ~221 km away
- Malemba-Nkulu25,430 people · ~236 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pweto?
Pweto has a population of 38,298 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Pweto in?
Pweto is located in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.
Is Pweto the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,570 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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