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Kirumba, North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo – Democratic Republic Of The Congo Flag

Current Date And Time In Kirumba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:03:14 WAT
State: North Kivu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 52,041
District: Rutshuru Territory

📍 Cities Near To Kirumba


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kirumba in North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Kirumba.

📍 Kirumba Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Kirumba from our regional database:

State / RegionNorth Kivu
DistrictRutshuru Territory
Total Population52,041
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-1.0906° N
Center Longitude29.2925° E
Elevation1,876 m (6,155 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00 to +02:00
Population Rank in North Kivu#8 of 13
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Beni Beni110 177 96
North (N)
National Flag Of Bugaragara Bugaragara78 126 68
East (E)
National Flag Of Buhweju Buhweju86 139 75
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bukavu Bukavu102 164 88
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bushekeri Bushekeri93 149 81
South (S)
National Flag Of Bushenge Bushenge96 154 83
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bushenyi Bushenyi73 117 63
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Busogo Busogo37 59 32
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Butare Butare109 175 94
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Butembo Butembo85 137 74
North (N)
National Flag Of Bwambarangwe Bwambarangwe126 202 109
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bwizibwera Bwizibwera99 159 86
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Byumba Byumba63 102 55
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cyangugu Cyangugu100 161 87
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cyato Cyato90 145 78
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Kirumba


States and regions closest to North Kivu (home state of Kirumba), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza160 258 139
South (S)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie179 288 155
South (S)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural189 305 164
South (S)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi222 357 193
South (S)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo197 317 171
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region216 348 188
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke147 236 127
South (S)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province118 190 102
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Geita Geita263 424 229
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega192 309 167
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kirumba


Countries bordering or closest to Democratic Republic Of The Congo, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kirumba's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola562 904 488
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi564 908 490
East (E)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon1,021 1,642 886
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic738 1,188 641
North (N)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea885 1,425 769
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon735 1,183 639
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,067 1,717 926
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,373 2,210 1,193
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria1,278 2,057 1,110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo487 783 423
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kirumba. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kirumba (You)North Kivu52,041
RutshuruNorth Kivu82,68020.2ESE
KatandaNorth Kivu42,10530.6NNE
KanyobagongaNorth Kivu44,14645.5NNW
NtungamoWestern Region16,91545.9ENE
KisoroWestern Region17,70048.7ESE
KinigiNorthern Province14,52351.3SE
KaynaNorth Kivu51,10355.2NNW
KanunguWestern Region16,60057.2ENE
MukingoNorthern Province15,69557.9SSE
BusogoNorthern Province28,26459.0SSE

🏆 North Kivu City Rankings

How does Kirumba rank within North Kivu? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Kirumba appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Goma432,587
Butembo286,242
Beni140,731
Katwa89,352
Rutshuru82,680
Hyosha74,502
Mangina55,439
Kirumba ⭐52,041
Kayna51,103
Kanyobagonga44,146

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Butembo190.34
Goma75.20

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Goma5,752.49
Butembo1,503.85
✈️ Nearest Airport
Savannah Airstrip
IATA: KHX
61 km (38 mi) from Kirumba
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare North Kivu Cities
Kirumba ranks #8 of 13 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kirumba? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kirumba Sits on the Map

Kirumba sits inside North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo and ranks #8 of 13 cities in North Kivu by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Kirumba to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Kirumba outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Kirumba and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kirumba against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and North Kivu city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kirumba: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kirumba and the countries closest to Kirumba by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kirumba, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Kirumba at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kirumba

If you're stringing together stops in North Kivu, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kirumba — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kirumba MapView the Kirumba map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kirumba Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ North Kivu OverviewExplore the North Kivu state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Democratic Republic Of The Congo Country DataGet complete Democratic Republic Of The Congo data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kirumba

Which cities are closest to Kirumba?

See the Cities Near To Kirumba table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in North Kivu by population and density.

How is the distance from Kirumba to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kirumba and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Kirumba map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Kirumba will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Kirumba to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Kirumba?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kirumba. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and North Kivu city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kirumba compare in size to the cities near it?

Kirumba ranks #8 of 13 cities in North Kivu by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kirumba?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kirumba is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 61 km (38 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.