Rutshuru Population 2026

Rutshuru has a population of 82,680, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 194× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

82,680

Rank in DR Congo

#47

Coordinates

1.19°S, 29.45°E

~1,241 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,608 km

999 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Goma	432,587	#13
Butembo	286,242	#19
Beni	140,731	#32
Katwa	89,352	#43
Hyosha	74,502	#61
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78
Kayna	51,103	#79

Cities near Rutshuru

Kirumba52,041 people · ~20 km away
Katanda42,105 people · ~41 km away
Goma432,587 people · ~59 km away
Sake17,151 people · ~62 km away
Kanyobagonga44,146 people · ~62 km away
Kayna51,103 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rutshuru?

Rutshuru has a population of 82,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Rutshuru in?

Rutshuru is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Rutshuru the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,608 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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