Cahama Population 2026

Cahama has a population of 70,061, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Cunene. Roughly 0.2% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

Location of Cahama (capital Luanda shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

70,061

Rank in Angola

#63

Coordinates

16.29°S, 14.31°E

~1,127 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Distance to capital (Luanda)

836 km

519 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cunene

City	Population	Rank in Angola
Ondjiva	121,537	#45
Humbe	35,985	#87
Xangongo	35,000	#88

Cities near Cahama

Humbe35,985 people · ~77 km away
Xangongo35,000 people · ~87 km away
Virei42,607 people · ~158 km away
Quipungo23,014 people · ~165 km away
Ondjiva121,537 people · ~175 km away
Lubango600,751 people · ~176 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cahama?

Cahama has a population of 70,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Cahama in?

Cahama is located in Cunene, Angola.

Is Cahama the capital of Angola?

No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 836 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.

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