Kutu Population 2026

Kutu has a population of 56,061, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Mai-Ndombe. It is about 285× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,061

Rank in DR Congo

#74

Coordinates

2.72°S, 18.15°E

~312 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

361 km

224 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mai-Ndombe

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Inongo	68,852	#64
Nioki	62,153	#70
Mushie	61,336	#73
Bolobo	47,032	#86
Dungu	41,076	#101

Cities near Kutu

Nioki62,153 people · ~51 km away
Inongo68,852 people · ~90 km away
Bandundu Province202,904 people · ~108 km away
Dungu41,076 people · ~127 km away
Mushie61,336 people · ~140 km away
Bulungu81,393 people · ~209 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kutu?

Kutu has a population of 56,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kutu in?

Kutu is located in Mai-Ndombe, DR Congo.

Is Kutu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 361 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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