Uvira Population 2026

Uvira has a population of 407,092, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in South Kivu. Roughly 0.3% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

407,092

Rank in DR Congo

#15

Coordinates

3.40°S, 29.14°E

~806 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,537 km

954 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Bukavu	816,811	#6
Kabare	37,034	#106

Cities near Uvira

Bukavu816,811 people · ~106 km away
Kabare37,034 people · ~107 km away
Goma432,587 people · ~192 km away
Sake17,151 people · ~203 km away
Rutshuru82,680 people · ~248 km away
Kalima72,327 people · ~254 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uvira?

Uvira has a population of 407,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Uvira in?

Uvira is located in South Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Uvira the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,537 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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