Libenge Population 2026

Libenge has a population of 37,344, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Sud-Ubangi. It is about 428× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,344

Rank in DR Congo

#104

Coordinates

3.65°N, 18.64°E

~358 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

961 km

597 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sud-Ubangi

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Gemena	197,159	#26
Zongo	48,658	#83

Cities near Libenge

Zongo48,658 people · ~77 km away
Gemena197,159 people · ~134 km away
Binga96,790 people · ~251 km away
Businga48,339 people · ~252 km away
Gbadolite73,835 people · ~272 km away
Basankusu41,141 people · ~300 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Libenge?

Libenge has a population of 37,344 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Libenge in?

Libenge is located in Sud-Ubangi, DR Congo.

Is Libenge the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 961 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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