Isiro Population 2026
Isiro has a population of 255,409, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Uele. Roughly 0.2% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
255,409
Rank in DR Congo
#20
Coordinates
2.77°N, 27.62°E
~761 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,579 km
981 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Haut-Uele
Cities near Isiro
FAQ
What is the population of Isiro?
Isiro has a population of 255,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Isiro in?
Isiro is located in Haut-Uele, DR Congo.
Is Isiro the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,579 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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