Lisala Population 2026

Lisala has a population of 117,464, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Mongala. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 136× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

117,464

Rank in DR Congo

#34

Coordinates

2.15°N, 21.52°E

~418 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

997 km

619 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mongala

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Bumba	154,586	#30
Binga	96,790	#41

Cities near Lisala

Bumba154,586 people · ~106 km away
Binga96,790 people · ~116 km away
Businga48,339 people · ~149 km away
Basankusu41,141 people · ~217 km away
Gemena197,159 people · ~229 km away
Gbadolite73,835 people · ~243 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lisala?

Lisala has a population of 117,464 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Lisala in?

Lisala is located in Mongala, DR Congo.

Is Lisala the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 997 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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