Bunia Population 2026

Bunia has a population of 399,282, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Ituri. Roughly 0.3% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

399,282

Rank in DR Congo

#16

Coordinates

1.56°N, 30.25°E

~1,265 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,784 km

1,108 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ituri

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Aru	45,516	#90
Mangbwalu	45,318	#93
Djugu	41,409	#99

Cities near Bunia

Djugu41,409 people · ~49 km away
Mangbwalu45,318 people · ~49 km away
Hyosha74,502 people · ~126 km away
Beni140,731 people · ~147 km away
Mangina55,439 people · ~149 km away
Aru45,516 people · ~159 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bunia?

Bunia has a population of 399,282 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Bunia in?

Bunia is located in Ituri, DR Congo.

Is Bunia the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,784 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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