Lukula Population 2026
Lukula has a population of 46,534, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Sankuru. It is about 344× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,534
Rank in DR Congo
#87
Coordinates
3.87°S, 23.88°E
~610 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
952 km
591 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sankuru
Cities near Lukula
- Lodja91,409 people · ~50 km away
- Lusambo49,376 people · ~132 km away
- Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~247 km away
- Kindu234,651 people · ~249 km away
- Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 people · ~254 km away
- Demba22,263 people · ~254 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lukula?
Lukula has a population of 46,534 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Lukula in?
Lukula is located in Sankuru, DR Congo.
Is Lukula the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 952 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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