Lubero Population 2026

Lubero has a population of 41,722, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in North Kivu. It is about 383× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,722

Rank in DR Congo

#98

Coordinates

0.16°S, 29.24°E

~1,871 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,615 km

1,003 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kivu

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Goma	432,587	#13
Butembo	286,242	#19
Beni	140,731	#32
Katwa	89,352	#43
Rutshuru	82,680	#47
Hyosha	74,502	#61
Mangina	55,439	#76
Kirumba	52,041	#78

Cities near Lubero

Katwa89,352 people · ~29 km away
Butembo286,242 people · ~34 km away
Kayna51,103 people · ~51 km away
Kanyobagonga44,146 people · ~61 km away
Katanda42,105 people · ~75 km away
Beni140,731 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lubero?

Lubero has a population of 41,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Lubero in?

Lubero is located in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Is Lubero the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,615 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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