Tshela Population 2026

Tshela has a population of 64,210, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 249× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,210

Rank in DR Congo

#66

Coordinates

5.00°S, 12.95°E

~163 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

272 km

169 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Matadi	425,662	#14
Boma	297,009	#17
Mbanza-Ngungu	142,773	#31
Moanda	128,804	#33
Inkisi	115,317	#37
Kimpese	79,539	#59
Kenge	63,317	#68
Kasangulu	45,400	#92

Cities near Tshela

Boma297,009 people · ~96 km away
Matadi425,662 people · ~110 km away
Kenge63,317 people · ~116 km away
Moanda128,804 people · ~122 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~176 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~214 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tshela?

Tshela has a population of 64,210 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Tshela in?

Tshela is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Tshela the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 272 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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