Lobito Population 2026
Lobito has a population of 393,079, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Benguela. Roughly 1.0% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
393,079
Rank in Angola
#19
Coordinates
12.36°S, 13.54°E
~4 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
394 km
245 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Benguela
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Benguela | 555,124 | #12 |
| Navegantes | 240,075 | #30 |
| Bocoio | 164,685 | #39 |
| Balombo | 108,965 | #49 |
| Baía Farta | 107,841 | #50 |
| Catumbela | 95,034 | #51 |
| Cubal | 90,367 | #55 |
| Ganda | 65,000 | #67 |
Cities near Lobito
- Catumbela95,034 people · ~7 km away
- Benguela555,124 people · ~28 km away
- Navegantes240,075 people · ~30 km away
- Baía Farta107,841 people · ~45 km away
- Bocoio164,685 people · ~66 km away
- Cubal90,367 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lobito?
Lobito has a population of 393,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Lobito in?
Lobito is located in Benguela, Angola.
Is Lobito the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 394 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.