Wamba Population 2026

Wamba has a population of 17,373, making it the #113 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Uele. It is about 921× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,373

Rank in DR Congo

#113

Coordinates

2.15°N, 27.99°E

~796 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,582 km

982 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haut-Uele

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Isiro	255,409	#20
Bakwa	100,575	#39
Watsa	47,278	#85

Cities near Wamba

Isiro255,409 people · ~81 km away
Watsa47,278 people · ~198 km away
Mangina55,439 people · ~226 km away
Babamba81,740 people · ~226 km away
Mangbwalu45,318 people · ~228 km away
Bakwa100,575 people · ~230 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wamba?

Wamba has a population of 17,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #113 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Wamba in?

Wamba is located in Haut-Uele, DR Congo.

Is Wamba the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,582 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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