Benguela Population 2026
Benguela has a population of 555,124, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Benguela. Roughly 1.4% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
555,124
Rank in Angola
#12
Coordinates
12.58°S, 13.40°E
~30 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
416 km
258 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Benguela
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Lobito | 393,079 | #19 |
| Navegantes | 240,075 | #30 |
| Bocoio | 164,685 | #39 |
| Balombo | 108,965 | #49 |
| Baía Farta | 107,841 | #50 |
| Catumbela | 95,034 | #51 |
| Cubal | 90,367 | #55 |
| Ganda | 65,000 | #67 |
Cities near Benguela
- Navegantes240,075 people · ~2 km away
- Baía Farta107,841 people · ~23 km away
- Catumbela95,034 people · ~23 km away
- Lobito393,079 people · ~28 km away
- Bocoio164,685 people · ~81 km away
- Cubal90,367 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Benguela?
Benguela has a population of 555,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Benguela in?
Benguela is located in Benguela, Angola.
Is Benguela the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 416 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.