Chinguar Population 2026

Chinguar has a population of 26,811, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bíe. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Chinguar (capital Luanda shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
26,811
Rank in Angola
#100
Coordinates
12.56°S, 16.34°E
~1,819 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
535 km
332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bíe

CityPopulationRank in Angola
Cuíto355,423#22
Camacupa59,000#71
Andulo50,000#76
Catabola28,831#98
Chitembo25,000#105
Cuemba19,995#118
Nharêa18,000#123

Cities near Chinguar

  • Catchiungo120,677 people · ~12 km away
  • Cuíto355,423 people · ~67 km away
  • Huambo595,304 people · ~69 km away
  • Mungo21,662 people · ~81 km away
  • Caála130,000 people · ~91 km away
  • Ecunna82,541 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chinguar?
Chinguar has a population of 26,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Chinguar in?
Chinguar is located in Bíe, Angola.
Is Chinguar the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 535 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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