Cities in Congo - Kinshasa
The most important cities in Congo - Kinshasa at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Upemba National Park
A remarkably diverse national park featuring the Kibara Plateau, rolling savannahs, and the marshy Upemba Depression, rich in birdlife and aquatic sp…
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Kahuzi-Biega National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site offering the unique chance to track the endangered Eastern lowland gorillas in their natural rainforest habitat.
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Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park is Africa's oldest national park, famous for its incredible biodiversity and endangered mountain gorillas.
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Idjwi Island
The second-largest inland island in Africa, Idjwi offers a peaceful, untouched retreat with lush landscapes and welcoming local communities.
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Gbadolite
Gbadolite is the capital of Nord-Ubangi Province, historically known as the ancestral home and palace site of former President Mobutu.
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Zongo
Zongo is a city in Sud-Ubangi Province, located on the Ubangi River directly opposite Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.
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Demba
Demba is a town in Kasai-Central Province, located northwest of Kananga and serving as the administrative center for its namesake territory.
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Basankusu
Basankusu is a town in Équateur Province, situated at the confluence of the Lulonga and Lopori rivers in the heart of the rainforest.
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Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located on the Congo River.
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Butembo
Butembo is a major commercial city in North Kivu Province, known as a hub for cross-border trade with East Africa.
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Fungurume
Fungurume is a mining town in Lualaba Province, central to the Tenke Fungurume mining operations, one of the world's largest.
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Bondo
Bondo is a town in Bas-Uele Province, situated near the border with the Central African Republic on the Uele River.
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Kasumbalesa
Kasumbalesa is a border town in Upper Katanga Province, serving as a vital crossing point between DR Congo and Zambia.
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Tshilenge
Tshilenge is a town in Kasai-Oriental Province, located near Mbuji-Mayi and serving as an important local administrative center.
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Mbanza-Ngungu
Mbanza-Ngungu is a city in Kongo Central province, formerly known as Thysville, famous for its railway history and caves.
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Buta
Buta is the capital of Bas-Uele Province, located on the Itimbiri River in the northern part of the country.
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Mbuji-Mayi
Mbuji-Mayi is the capital of Kasai-Oriental Province and the country's primary center for industrial diamond mining.
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Muanda
Muanda is a coastal town in Kongo Central province, known for its beaches and as the DR Congo's only major seaside community.
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Baraka
Baraka is a city in South Kivu Province, situated on the shores of Lake Tanganyika within the Fizi Territory.
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Manono
Manono is a mining town in Tanganyika Province, historically famous for its large tin deposits and lithium reserves.
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Kalemie
Kalemie is a port city on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika and the capital of Tanganyika Province.
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Boende
Boende is the capital of Tshuapa Province, located on the Tshuapa River in the central rainforest region.
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Beni
Beni is a city in North Kivu Province, located at the edge of the Virunga National Park and the Rwenzori Mountains.
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Kole
Kole is a town in Sankuru Province, located on the Lukenie River and serving as a local administrative and trade center.
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Maluku
Maluku is a large commune in the eastern part of Kinshasa, serving as a key industrial and port area on the Congo River.
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Watsa
Watsa is a mining town in Haut-Uele Province, famous for the Kibali Gold Mine, one of the largest gold mines in Africa.
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Lisala
Lisala is the capital of Mongala Province, situated on the Congo River and known as the birthplace of Mobutu Sese Seko.
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Bunia
Bunia is the capital of Ituri Province, located on a plateau above the western escarpment of Lake Albert.
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Mwene-Ditu
Mwene-Ditu is a city in Lomami Province, serving as a major railway station on the line connecting Katanga to Kasai.
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Aru
Aru is a town in Ituri Province, situated on the border with Uganda, serving as a critical commercial gateway.
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Bukavu
Bukavu is the capital of South Kivu Province, located at the extreme eastern end of the country on Lake Kivu.
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Kipushi
Kipushi is a town in the Upper Katanga Province, situated right on the border with Zambia, known for its deep mine.
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Mahagi
Mahagi is a town in Ituri Province, located near the border with Uganda and the northern shores of Lake Albert.
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Goma
Goma is the capital of North Kivu Province, located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu, near the Nyiragongo volcano.
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Kongolo
Kongolo is a town in Tanganyika Province, situated on the Lualaba River and known for its historic bridge.
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Tshikapa
Tshikapa is a city in Kasai Province, globally recognized as a major center for diamond mining and trading.
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Tshimbulu
Tshimbulu is a town in Kasai-Central Province, located on the railway line and serving as a key local trading hub.
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Businga
Businga is a town in Nord-Ubangi Province, located on the Mongala River and serving as an important local trade center.
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Lodja
Lodja is the largest city in Sankuru Province, acting as a major commercial and logistical hub for the province.
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Kabongo
Kabongo is a town in Haut-Lomami Province, serving as the administrative center for its namesake territory.
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Yangambi
Yangambi is known for its major biosphere reserve and rainforest research center.
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Oicha
Oicha is the administrative center of the Beni Territory in North Kivu Province, located north of Beni city.
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Uvira
Uvira is a city in South Kivu Province, located at the northern tip of Lake Tanganyika, near the Burundi border.
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Kamina
Kamina is the capital of Haut-Lomami Province, known for its strategic importance and large military base.
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Ubundu
Ubundu is a town south of the Stanley Falls, on the navigable part of the upper Congo.
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Masisi
Masisi is known for its green hills and significant cattle ranching in North Kivu.
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Lukula
Lukula is a town in Kongo Central known for its forestry and agriculture.
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Kasangulu
Kasangulu is the closest western city to Kinshasa in Kongo Central province.
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Katanda
Katanda is a mining town in Kasaï-Oriental known for its diamond deposits.
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Inongo
Inongo is the capital of Mai-Ndombe province and is located on the shores of Lake Mai-Ndombe.
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What are the largest cities in Congo - Kinshasa?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
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