Kasongo Population 2026

Kasongo has a population of 81,629, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Maniema. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 196× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

81,629

Rank in DR Congo

#50

Coordinates

4.43°S, 26.67°E

~640 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,259 km

782 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maniema

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kindu	234,651	#21
Kampene	37,034	#105

Cities near Kasongo

Kampene37,034 people · ~92 km away
Kongolo86,932 people · ~113 km away
Lubao37,818 people · ~147 km away
Kabalo81,191 people · ~183 km away
Kindu234,651 people · ~184 km away
Kalima72,327 people · ~208 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasongo?

Kasongo has a population of 81,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kasongo in?

Kasongo is located in Maniema, DR Congo.

Is Kasongo the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,259 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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