Population of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo CD flag

City with 172,321 residents in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

172,321
Residents (2026)
#9,973
World Ranking
#31
In Democratic Republic of the Congo (of 41)

About Kindu

Kindu is a city located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the Maniema region. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Kindu is approximately 172,321 residents, making it the #31 most populous city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Globally, Kindu ranks #9,973 among the world's most populated cities.

Kindu City Statistics

CityKindu
CountryCD flag Democratic Republic of the Congo
Population172,321
Global Rank#9,973
Rank in Democratic Republic of the Congo#31 of 41 cities
City Categorycity
RegionManiema
Latitude-2.95
Longitude25.9167
Data Year2026

Where is Kindu CD flag Located?

Kindu is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the Maniema region, at coordinates -2.95° latitude and 25.9167° longitude. Kindu is located in the southern subtropics.

Nearby Cities

Other Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo CD flag

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Largest Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo CD flag

# City Population
1 Lulua District 3,000,000
2 Kananga 1,971,704
3 Aru Territory 1,633,142
4 Kisangani 1,366,000
5 Tshikapa 1,006,387

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kindu?

The population of Kindu is approximately 172,321 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is Kindu located?

Kindu is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo at approximately -2.95° latitude and 25.9167° longitude.

Is Kindu one of the largest cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

With a population of 172,321, Kindu is one of the notable urban areas in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It ranks #31 out of 41 cities in the country.

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