Cuíto Population 2026

Cuíto has a population of 355,423, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bíe. Roughly 0.9% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

355,423

Rank in Angola

#22

Coordinates

12.38°S, 16.93°E

~1,715 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Distance to capital (Luanda)

565 km

351 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bíe

City	Population	Rank in Angola
Camacupa	59,000	#71
Andulo	50,000	#76
Catabola	28,831	#98
Chinguar	26,811	#100
Chitembo	25,000	#105
Cuemba	19,995	#118
Nharêa	18,000	#123

Cities near Cuíto

Catabola28,831 people · ~46 km away
Chinguar26,811 people · ~67 km away
Camacupa59,000 people · ~72 km away
Catchiungo120,677 people · ~79 km away
Mungo21,662 people · ~97 km away
Nharêa18,000 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cuíto?

Cuíto has a population of 355,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Cuíto in?

Cuíto is located in Bíe, Angola.

Is Cuíto the capital of Angola?

No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 565 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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