Most Dense in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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All Countries · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Most Dense — Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Tshikapa 18 1,812,940/mi²

2 Bukavu 12 138,678/mi²

3 Mbuji-Mayi 04 98,979/mi²

4 Uvira 12 65,872/mi²

5 Katwa 11 43,375/mi²

6 Kabinda 21 21,055/mi²

7 Masina 06 18,029/mi²

8 Bunia 17 17,953/mi²

9 Idiofa 20 16,244/mi²

10 Goma 11 14,901/mi²

11 Kikwit 20 14,340/mi²

12 Boma 08 11,833/mi²

13 Mangai 20 11,777/mi²

14 Kolwezi 22 9,609/mi²

15 Lubumbashi 14 7,704/mi²

16 Likasi 14 7,007/mi²

17 Kananga 23 4,348/mi²

18 Aketi 13 4,199/mi²

19 Kinshasa 06 4,159/mi²

20 Kindu 10 4,051/mi²

21 Butembo 11 3,895/mi²

22 Mulongo 15 3,354/mi²

23 Beni 11 2,669/mi²

24 Mbandaka 02 2,562/mi²

25 Bandundu Province 20 2,367/mi²

26 Bulungu 20 2,292/mi²

27 Kalemie 29 2,073/mi²

28 Kisangani 30 1,603/mi²

29 Matadi 08 1,344/mi²

30 Bondo 13 1,221/mi²

31 Dungu 24 1,156/mi²

32 Baudhuinville 29 1,046/mi²

33 Malemba-Nkulu 15 955/mi²

34 Kalima 29 932/mi²

35 Inongo 24 803/mi²

36 Isiro 16 803/mi²

37 Nioki 24 725/mi²

38 Mushie 24 716/mi²

39 Gbadolite 26 688/mi²

40 Gandajika 21 658/mi²

41 Kutu 24 654/mi²

42 Kamina 15 636/mi²

43 Gemena 28 620/mi²

44 Mwene-Ditu 21 598/mi²

45 Kipushi 14 544/mi²

46 Bumba 25 486/mi²

47 Ilebo 18 369/mi²

48 Bukama 15 336/mi²

49 Kambove 14 319/mi²

50 Bakwa 16 316/mi²

51 Lodja 27 288/mi²

52 Kongolo 29 274/mi²

53 Manono 29 261/mi²

54 Kabalo 29 256/mi²

55 Mweka 18 256/mi²

56 Zongo 28 255/mi²

57 Buta 13 254/mi²

58 Bolenge 02 251/mi²

59 Basoko 30 240/mi²

60 Kituku 29 211/mi²

61 Tshela 08 202/mi²

62 Nyunzu 29 197/mi²

63 Dibaya-Lubwe 20 175/mi²

64 Luputa 21 173/mi²

65 Kayna 11 160/mi²

66 Fungurume 22 160/mi²

67 Boende 31 159/mi²

68 Luebo 18 158/mi²

69 Lukula 27 146/mi²

70 Masi-Manimba 20 144/mi²

71 Basankusu 02 129/mi²

72 Moanda 08 127/mi²

73 Pweto 14 122/mi²

74 Mokambo 14 121/mi²

75 Lubao 21 119/mi²

76 Libenge 28 118/mi²

77 Rutshuru 11 111/mi²

78 Miabi 04 107/mi²

79 Yangambi 30 84/mi²

80 Pepa 29 79/mi²

81 Demba 23 78/mi²

82 Kirumba 11 68/mi²

83 Kasongo-Lunda 19 63/mi²

84 Kanyobagonga 11 58/mi²

85 Kabare 12 55/mi²

86 Wamba 16 55/mi²

87 Lusambo 27 45/mi²

88 Mbanza-Ngungu 08 45/mi²

89 Babamba 30 43/mi²

90 Kabeya-Kamwanga 04 40/mi²

91 Hyosha 11 39/mi²

92 Mwene 22 30/mi²

93 Bolobo 24 30/mi²

94 Inkisi 08 30/mi²

95 Mangina 11 29/mi²

96 Isamba 18 28/mi²

97 Sake 11 25/mi²

98 Kimpese 08 24/mi²

99 Lubero 11 22/mi²

100 Kasangulu 08 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tshikapa leads with 1,812,940 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Tshikapa has 1,812,940 people per square mile — that's roughly 2,833 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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