Djugu Population 2026

Djugu has a population of 41,409, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Ituri. It is about 386× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,409

Rank in DR Congo

#99

Coordinates

1.92°N, 30.50°E

~1,674 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,825 km

1,133 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ituri

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Bunia	399,282	#16
Aru	45,516	#90
Mangbwalu	45,318	#93

Cities near Djugu

Bunia399,282 people · ~49 km away
Mangbwalu45,318 people · ~52 km away
Aru45,516 people · ~111 km away
Watsa47,278 people · ~164 km away
Hyosha74,502 people · ~174 km away
Beni140,731 people · ~196 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Djugu?

Djugu has a population of 41,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Djugu in?

Djugu is located in Ituri, DR Congo.

Is Djugu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,825 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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