Kanyobagonga Population 2026

Kanyobagonga has a population of 44,146, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. It is about 362× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,146

Rank in DR Congo

#94

Coordinates

0.70°S, 29.17°E

~1,772 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,591 km

988 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Goma	432,587	#13
Butembo	286,242	#19
Beni	140,731	#32
Katwa	89,352	#43
Rutshuru	82,680	#47
Hyosha	74,502	#61
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78

Cities near Kanyobagonga

Kayna51,103 people · ~10 km away
Katanda42,105 people · ~26 km away
Kirumba52,041 people · ~45 km away
Lubero41,722 people · ~61 km away
Rutshuru82,680 people · ~62 km away
Katwa89,352 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kanyobagonga?

Kanyobagonga has a population of 44,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kanyobagonga in?

Kanyobagonga is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Kanyobagonga the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,591 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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