Luputa Population 2026
Luputa has a population of 54,676, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Lomami. It is about 293× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,676
Rank in DR Congo
#77
Coordinates
7.16°S, 23.70°E
~879 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
980 km
609 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lomami
| City | Population | Rank in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Kabinda | 219,396 | #22 |
| Gandajika | 208,051 | #23 |
| Mwene-Ditu | 189,177 | #27 |
| Lubao | 37,818 | #103 |
Cities near Luputa
- Mwene-Ditu189,177 people · ~32 km away
- Gandajika208,051 people · ~54 km away
- Kanyama80,043 people · ~65 km away
- Miabi79,929 people · ~110 km away
- Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 people · ~115 km away
- Kabeya-Kamwanga44,093 people · ~138 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luputa?
Luputa has a population of 54,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Luputa in?
Luputa is located in Lomami, DR Congo.
Is Luputa the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 980 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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