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Bukavu

Bukavu (1.2 million inhabitants): major city of DRC, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Bukavu

CountryDRC
Population1.2 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Bukavu?

Bukavu has a metropolitan population of 1.2 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Bukavu located?

Bukavu is in DRC. It is a major city of DRC.

What is Bukavu known for?

Bukavu is a major city of DRC. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the DRC factbook for the wider national picture.

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