Buco Zau Population 2026
Buco Zau has a population of 40,953, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Cabinda. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,953
Rank in Angola
#84
Coordinates
4.77°S, 12.55°E
~49 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
459 km
285 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cabinda
Cities near Buco Zau
FAQ
What is the population of Buco Zau?
Buco Zau has a population of 40,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Buco Zau in?
Buco Zau is located in Cabinda, Angola.
Is Buco Zau the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 459 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.