How large is the densely populated part of Kinshasa?

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Kinshasa Skyline view of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The most heavily inhabited area of Kinshasa covers 58 square miles, which is approximately 150 square kilometers.1

In contrast, the total area under the jurisdiction of the city government, which includes significant portions that are sparsely populated, spans 3,848 square miles (9,965 square kilometers).1