Watsa Population 2026

Watsa has a population of 47,278, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Uele. It is about 338× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,278

Rank in DR Congo

#85

Coordinates

3.04°N, 29.54°E

~1,018 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,780 km

1,105 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haut-Uele

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Isiro	255,409	#20
Bakwa	100,575	#39
Wamba	17,373	#113

Cities near Watsa

Mangbwalu45,318 people · ~134 km away
Aru45,516 people · ~146 km away
Djugu41,409 people · ~164 km away
Bunia399,282 people · ~183 km away
Wamba17,373 people · ~198 km away
Isiro255,409 people · ~215 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Watsa?

Watsa has a population of 47,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Watsa in?

Watsa is located in Haut-Uele, DR Congo.

Is Watsa the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,780 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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