Gemena Population 2026
Gemena has a population of 197,159, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Sud-Ubangi. Roughly 0.2% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
197,159
Rank in DR Congo
#26
Coordinates
3.26°N, 19.77°E
~420 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
978 km
607 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sud-Ubangi
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FAQ
What is the population of Gemena?
Gemena has a population of 197,159 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Gemena in?
Gemena is located in Sud-Ubangi, DR Congo.
Is Gemena the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 978 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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