Yangambi Population 2026

Yangambi has a population of 62,082, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Tshopo. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 258× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,082

Rank in DR Congo

#71

Coordinates

0.77°N, 24.44°E

~459 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,162 km

722 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tshopo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kisangani	1,181,788	#5
Babamba	81,740	#49
Basoko	76,371	#60

Cities near Yangambi

Kisangani1,181,788 people · ~88 km away
Basoko76,371 people · ~106 km away
Buta80,751 people · ~227 km away
Aketi61,437 people · ~231 km away
Bumba154,586 people · ~270 km away
Babamba81,740 people · ~345 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yangambi?

Yangambi has a population of 62,082 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Yangambi in?

Yangambi is located in Tshopo, DR Congo.

Is Yangambi the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,162 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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