Zongo Population 2026

Zongo has a population of 48,658, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Sud-Ubangi. It is about 329× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,658

Rank in DR Congo

#83

Coordinates

4.34°N, 18.59°E

~356 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,031 km

640 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sud-Ubangi

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Gemena	197,159	#26
Libenge	37,344	#104

Cities near Zongo

Libenge37,344 people · ~77 km away
Gemena197,159 people · ~178 km away
Gbadolite73,835 people · ~267 km away
Businga48,339 people · ~278 km away
Binga96,790 people · ~304 km away
Basankusu41,141 people · ~372 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zongo?

Zongo has a population of 48,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Zongo in?

Zongo is located in Sud-Ubangi, DR Congo.

Is Zongo the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,031 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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