Binga Population 2026

Binga has a population of 96,790, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Mongala. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 165× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

96,790

Rank in DR Congo

#41

Coordinates

2.37°N, 20.50°E

~384 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

942 km

585 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mongala

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Bumba	154,586	#30
Lisala	117,464	#34

Cities near Binga

Businga48,339 people · ~116 km away
Lisala117,464 people · ~116 km away
Gemena197,159 people · ~127 km away
Basankusu41,141 people · ~150 km away
Gbadolite73,835 people · ~219 km away
Bumba154,586 people · ~220 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Binga?

Binga has a population of 96,790 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Binga in?

Binga is located in Mongala, DR Congo.

Is Binga the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 942 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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