Kananga, Kasai-Central

DRC

Regional capital5.8962° S, 22.4166° E

Located in Kasai-Central, DRC, Kananga is a regional capital. It is home to 1,247,168 people.

Population1,247,168

ProvinceKasai-Central

Coordinates5.8962° S, 22.4166° E

CountryDRC

Rank in DRC#4 of 37,231

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About Kananga

The location of Kananga corresponds to 5.90° S, 22.42° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is within the Kasai-Central area of DRC.

Among the 37,231 cities of DRC, Kananga holds position #4 with a population of 1,247,168.

Cities in Kasai-Central

Kasai-Central is one of DRC's administrative regions. Kananga is one of its main cities, along with Demba, Muyaya, Kalombo. Kananga has 1,247,168 inhabitants.

Demba22,263 Muyaya Kalombo Kalombo Tshepelayi Tshipanda Labashi Tshiepula Tshituadi Kalombo

Universities in Kananga

Kananga is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Université de Kananga	2000	—	—

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Largest cities in DRC

#1 Kinshasa16,000,000 #2 Lubumbashi2,221,925 #3 Mbuji-Mayi2,101,332 #4 Kananga1,247,168 #5 Kisangani1,181,788

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kananga?

Kananga has a population of 1,247,168. It ranks #4 in DRC by population.

What province or state is Kananga in?

Kananga is located in Kasai-Central, DRC.

Where is Kananga located?

Kananga is located at coordinates 5.90° S, 22.42° E in Kasai-Central, DRC.

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