Gama Population 2026
Gama has a population of 66,202, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bengo. Roughly 0.2% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,202
Rank in Angola
#65
Coordinates
8.57°S, 13.48°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bengo
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Calumbo | 652,270 | #8 |
| Panguíla | 158,068 | #41 |
| Barra do Dande | 75,000 | #61 |
| Caxito | 55,000 | #74 |
| Úcua | 41,654 | #83 |
| Bula Atumba | 30,537 | #95 |
| Piri | 26,265 | #102 |
| Muxaluando | 21,052 | #114 |
Cities near Gama
- Panguíla158,068 people · ~14 km away
- Barra do Dande75,000 people · ~16 km away
- Caxito55,000 people · ~21 km away
- Kikolo728,205 people · ~28 km away
- Sambizanga177,808 people · ~33 km away
- Hoji ya Henda642,050 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gama?
Gama has a population of 66,202 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Gama in?
Gama is located in Bengo, Angola.
Is Gama the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 40 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.