Mangbwalu Population 2026

Mangbwalu has a population of 45,318, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Ituri. It is about 353× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,318

Rank in DR Congo

#93

Coordinates

1.94°N, 30.04°E

~1,191 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,779 km

1,105 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ituri

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Bunia	399,282	#16
Aru	45,516	#90
Djugu	41,409	#99

Cities near Mangbwalu

Bunia399,282 people · ~49 km away
Djugu41,409 people · ~52 km away
Watsa47,278 people · ~134 km away
Aru45,516 people · ~136 km away
Hyosha74,502 people · ~150 km away
Mangina55,439 people · ~170 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mangbwalu?

Mangbwalu has a population of 45,318 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Mangbwalu in?

Mangbwalu is located in Ituri, DR Congo.

Is Mangbwalu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,779 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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