Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
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Tshikapa is a city located in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of 634,529, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Tshikapa sits in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tshikapa to your route.
Tshikapa is the capital city of Kasaï Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located 60 km (37 mi) north of the Angolan border and 189 km (117 mi) west of Kananga at the confluence of the Tshikapa and Kasai rivers. According to records published by the Utrecht University library, the populationRead more
of the city grew from 38,900 in 1970 to 180,900 in 1994. However, the Congo wars and the Kamwina Nsapu rebellion triggered waves of internal displacement, with many residents fleeing violence or relocating temporarily. The World Population Review estimates the 2025 population of Tshikapa and its urban agglomeration at 1,185,920.
Tshikapa has been a site of diamond mining since its founding in the early 20th century. The city was founded by Forminière, an American/Belgian mining consortium which discovered diamonds near this location in the early 1900s.
The city is served by the Tshikapa Airport. The diamond industry is the main form of income for the city. Despite this, it is poor and few of the roads are paved.
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Tshikapa is located in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The coordinates are -6.4162 latitude, 20.7999 longitude.
Tshikapa has a population of approximately 634,529 people, making it a city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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