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Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinshasa, formerly named Leopoldville from 1881 to 1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kinshasa is one of the world's fastest-growing megacities, with an estimated population of 18.5 million in 2026. It is the most densely populated city in the DRC, the third-most populous city and third-largest metropolitan area in Africa, the world's seventh-most populous city proper, and the fourth-most populous capital city in the world.
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Things to do in Kinshasa
- Exclusive Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary Tour · 5 h · from $227.20 · 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Gorilla Full Day in Lesio Luna Reserve From Brazzaville · 10 h · from $568.58 · 4.3/5 (4 reviews)
- Congo Brazzaville Cultural and Historical Guided Tour · 5 h · from $85.63 · 4.3/5 (6 reviews)
- 4 days Zongo falls, Bonobos and Kinshasa city experience · 96 h · from $1,591.24 · 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Cultural Rhythm Experience in Brazzaville - La Compagnie Kangou · 2 h · from $20
- 3 days Kinshasa Congo River and N’sele park experience · 72 h · from $2,291.24 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Main language
- French
- On the map
- 4.30° S, 15.31° E
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Where to stay
Elais Kinshasa
10/10 · 5 reviews
Au Bon Coin du Repos
10/10 · 1 reviews
Hilton Kinshasa
9.6/10 · 479 reviews
Greenlodge Flambeau
9.3/10 · 3 reviews
Gracey Concierge Apartments - Fokia Tower - Avenue Uvira
9.2/10 · 32 reviews
Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana
9/10 · 270 reviews
Ixoras Hotel
8.8/10 · 11 reviews
Fleuve Congo Hotel By Blazon Hotels
8.5/10 · 271 reviews
Léon Hôtel Kinshasa
8.4/10 · 13 reviews
Hotel Finesse
8.2/10 · 5 reviews