Kindu Population 2026
Kindu has a population of 234,651, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Maniema. Roughly 0.2% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
234,651
Rank in DR Congo
#21
Coordinates
2.94°S, 25.92°E
~464 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,187 km
737 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maniema
Cities near Kindu
FAQ
What is the population of Kindu?
Kindu has a population of 234,651 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Kindu in?
Kindu is located in Maniema, DR Congo.
Is Kindu the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,187 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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